Pharmacists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $171,200 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $82.31
10th percentile $128,380
90th percentile $196,810
Employed locally 160
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,380
    25th
    $154,220
    50th (median)
    $171,200
    75th
    $193,400
    90th
    $196,810

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 250% Median Pharmacists salary is 150% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370
    Nurse Practitioners $159,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Chico, CA is $82.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.48 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Chico, CA is 24.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $128,380 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $154,220.