Pharmacists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $174,810 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $84.04
10th percentile $134,170
90th percentile $208,210
Employed locally 320
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $134,170
    25th
    $161,200
    50th (median)
    $174,810
    75th
    $204,480
    90th
    $208,210

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 170% Median Pharmacists salary is 70% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    Chico, CA $171,200

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Santa Rosa, CA is $84.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.89 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 27.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $134,170 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,200.