Pharmacists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $169,050 +23% vs national
Median hourly $81.27
10th percentile $132,770
90th percentile $204,180
Employed locally 260
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $132,770
    25th
    $155,600
    50th (median)
    $169,050
    75th
    $181,550
    90th
    $204,180

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 179% Median Pharmacists salary is 79% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$135,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,600
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,870
    Family Medicine Physicians$410,370
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,650
    Medical Records Specialists$50,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Salinas, CA is $81.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.77 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Salinas, CA is 23% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $132,770 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $155,600.