Pharmacists Salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $167,040 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $80.31
10th percentile $135,230
90th percentile $204,190
Employed locally 100
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $135,230
    25th
    $154,770
    50th (median)
    $167,040
    75th
    $180,320
    90th
    $204,190

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $134,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,450
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,070
    Dental Hygienists $119,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is $80.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.85 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 21.5% 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $135,230 per year in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $154,770.