Pharmacist Salary in California
Based on 34K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$165,150
$79.399/hr
vs National Average
$138,804
+19.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – $208K
34K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Pharmacist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $87,170 |
| 25th percentile | $137,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $165,150 |
| 75th percentile | $197,000 |
| 90th percentile | $208,070 |
Historical Salary Trend — Pharmacist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,830 |
| 2023 | $160,950 |
| 2024 | $165,150 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,830 | $132,955 |
| 2023 | $160,950 | $136,337 |
| 2024 | $165,150 | $138,804 |