Pharmacists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $158,450 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $76.18
10th percentile $74,300
90th percentile $203,840
Employed locally 12,390
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,300
    25th
    $131,940
    50th (median)
    $158,450
    75th
    $188,800
    90th
    $203,840

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 169% Median Pharmacists salary is 69% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930
    Physical Therapists $117,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Los Angeles, CA is $76.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.51 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 15.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $74,300 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,940.