Pharmacists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $161,570 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $77.68
10th percentile $129,250
90th percentile $177,510
Employed locally 80
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,250
    25th
    $149,930
    50th (median)
    $161,570
    75th
    $172,670
    90th
    $177,510

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 287% Median Pharmacists salary is 187% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,510
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,880
    Family Medicine Physicians $225,410
    Physical Therapists $120,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in El Centro, CA is $77.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.77 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in El Centro, CA is 17.5% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $129,250 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $149,930.