Pharmacists Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $164,520 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $79.09
10th percentile $120,840
90th percentile $203,590
Employed locally 930
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $120,840
    25th
    $143,970
    50th (median)
    $164,520
    75th
    $183,050
    90th
    $203,590

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 229% Median Pharmacists salary is 129% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,250
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Fresno, CA is $79.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.50 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Fresno, CA is 19.7% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $120,840 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,970.