Pharmacists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $196,250 +42.7% vs national
Median hourly $94.35
10th percentile $150,230
90th percentile $225,660
Employed locally 1,950
National median $137,480

Compare Pharmacists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Jose, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Pharmacists
in
San Jose, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $150,230
    25th
    $161,620
    50th (median)
    $196,250
    75th
    $217,150
    90th
    $225,660

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 125% Median Pharmacists salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    Chico, CA $171,200

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    Chico, CA $171,200

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900
    Dental Hygienists $135,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in San Jose, CA is $94.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.54 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in San Jose, CA is 42.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $150,230 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,620.