Pharmacists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $173,510 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $83.42
10th percentile $107,150
90th percentile $205,670
Employed locally 2,320
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,150
    25th
    $155,460
    50th (median)
    $173,510
    75th
    $200,750
    90th
    $205,670

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 185% Median Pharmacists salary is 85% 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
    Chico, CA $171,200

    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
    Chico, CA $171,200

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,810
    Dental Hygienists$121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,160
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Sacramento, CA is $83.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.80 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Sacramento, CA is 26.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $107,150 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,460.