Pharmacists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $158,030 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $75.98
10th percentile $111,880
90th percentile $203,230
Employed locally 510
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,880
    25th
    $136,070
    50th (median)
    $158,030
    75th
    $176,500
    90th
    $203,230

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $131,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,730
    Respiratory Therapists $97,280
    Psychiatric Technicians $91,910
    Physicians, All Other $79,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Stockton, CA is $75.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.16 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Stockton, CA is 14.9% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $111,880 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,070.