California

Pharmacists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$162,340
+15.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$78.05
 
10th Percentile
$90,560
Entry level
90th Percentile
$213,820
Senior level
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Salary Range

Pharmacists in California earn between $90,560 and $213,820, with a mean of $162,340. The national average for this role is $140,918.

$162,340 mean
10th Percentile$90,56090th Percentile$213,820

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$162,340
National Average$140,918
Alaska$161,220
Oregon$159,230
Washington$159,100
Hawaii$153,220
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.