Pharmacists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Pharmacists in California earn a median salary of $168,035 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.2% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 33,720 pharmacists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $153,090 to $203,950 depending on location.
$168,035
Avg median salary in California
$203,950
Highest paying metro
$153,090
Lowest paying metro
33,720
Employed in California
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Pharmacists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $203,950 | $161,020 | $209,370 | 160 |
| San Jose, CA | $196,250 | $161,620 | $217,150 | 1,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $183,510 | $163,030 | $208,490 | 4,230 |
| Vallejo, CA | $177,530 | $159,430 | $204,420 | 320 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $174,810 | $161,200 | $204,480 | 320 |
| Sacramento, CA | $173,510 | $155,460 | $200,750 | 2,320 |
| Chico, CA | $171,200 | $154,220 | $193,400 | 160 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $170,480 | $154,130 | $196,470 | 230 |
| Salinas, CA | $169,050 | $155,600 | $181,550 | 260 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $167,910 | $154,740 | $196,740 | 160 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $167,040 | $154,770 | $180,320 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $166,760 | $152,390 | $194,410 | 360 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $165,810 | $152,240 | $185,280 | 260 |
| North Coast Region of California | $165,150 | $154,290 | $173,310 | 180 |
| Visalia, CA | $164,840 | $141,440 | $171,170 | 270 |
| Fresno, CA | $164,520 | $143,970 | $183,050 | 930 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,860 | $151,950 | $195,910 | 2,820 |
| Redding, CA | $163,770 | $152,210 | $181,970 | 140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $162,630 | $147,690 | $179,810 | 150 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $162,340 | $150,680 | $185,050 | 650 |
| El Centro, CA | $161,570 | $149,930 | $172,670 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $160,640 | $150,060 | $178,100 | 3,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $159,710 | $146,300 | $175,130 | 120 |
| Hanford, CA | $159,530 | $151,600 | $175,830 | 90 |
| Oxnard, CA | $159,030 | $137,470 | $172,190 | 660 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $158,450 | $131,940 | $188,800 | 12,390 |
| Stockton, CA | $158,030 | $136,070 | $176,500 | 510 |
| Merced, CA | $153,090 | $137,390 | $173,060 | 100 |