Pharmacists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $166,760 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $80.17
10th percentile $129,440
90th percentile $203,570
Employed locally 360
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $129,440
    25th
    $152,390
    50th (median)
    $166,760
    75th
    $194,410
    90th
    $203,570

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 209% Median Pharmacists salary is 109% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Physical Therapists $124,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Modesto, CA is $80.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.84 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Modesto, CA is 21.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $129,440 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $152,390.