Pharmacists Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$165,150
National Median
$137,480
Employment
34,490
Entry Level (10th)
$87,170
Top Earners (90th)
$208,070
How California Compares
California pays $27,670 more than the national median for pharmacistss.
There are 1.91 pharmacists jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.9).
Other States for Pharmacists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $163,200 | 510 |
| Oregon | $163,120 | 3,660 |
| Washington | $157,020 | 7,940 |
| Minnesota | $154,610 | 6,010 |
| Colorado | $151,680 | 5,130 |
| Hawaii | $150,710 | 1,310 |
| District of Columbia | $141,560 | 820 |
| New Hampshire | $141,480 | 1,090 |
| Delaware | $140,470 | 790 |
| Wisconsin | $140,410 | 4,940 |
| South Dakota | $140,190 | 1,290 |
| Indiana | $138,690 | 6,200 |
| Nevada | $138,650 | 2,330 |
| Idaho | $138,580 | 1,750 |
| Arizona | $138,080 | 7,690 |
| Missouri | $137,910 | 7,070 |
| New Mexico | $137,600 | 1,770 |
| Virginia | $137,470 | 7,700 |
| Wyoming | $137,470 | 520 |
| Montana | $137,230 | 1,330 |