Pharmacists Salary Guide for California
pharmacists working in California earn an average of $151,280.00 per year, based on the latest available data.
Key Statistics
California vs National Salary Trends
The chart below compares California's pharmacists salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if California offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.
California demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for pharmacists, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.
Local Market Analysis
Salaries for pharmacists can vary significantly within California. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Vallejo-Fairfield
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Napa
Santa Rosa
Madera
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Chico
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade
Salinas
San Diego-Carlsbad
Yuba City
Modesto
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Hanford-Corcoran
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
Stockton-Lodi
Fresno
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Redding
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Bakersfield
Visalia-Porterville
El Centro
Merced
Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.