Pharmacists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $162,340 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly $78.05
10th percentile $130,150
90th percentile $200,090
Employed locally 650
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $130,150
    25th
    $150,680
    50th (median)
    $162,340
    75th
    $185,050
    90th
    $200,090

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 240% Median Pharmacists salary is 140% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810
    Respiratory Therapists $98,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Bakersfield, CA is $78.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.56 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 18.1% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $130,150 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $150,680.