DOL Median (Bakersfield, CA)
$126,880
vs National
+10.1%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,610
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$126,880
+10.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Bakersfield, CA earns $126,880 in nominal terms, which is 10.1% above the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,610 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bakersfield, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD | $160,618 | 1 |
| THE MEDICINE SHOPPE | $139,797 | 5 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSTPITAL | $135,200 | 1 |
| San Joaquin Community Hospital | $135,200 | 4 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| KALPANA PATEL B PHARM INC | $130,104 | 1 |
| AUROMIRA CORPORATION | $130,104 | 1 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| Albertsons LLC | $125,840 | 108 |
| NEW ALBERTSON'S INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERVALU, INC | $122,720 | 5 |
| NEW ALBERSTON'S INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERVALU, INC | $118,352 | 19 |
| Target Group, Inc. | $117,957 | 7 |
| HINA'S MERCY SOUTHWEST PHARMACY, INC. | $117,198 | 3 |
| Manish Somani Inc | $114,878 | 6 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| KERN INFUSION SERVICES INC. | $110,000 | 1 |
| BADRI INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median Pharmacists salary in Bakersfield, CA is $126,880 based on 69 DOL filings.
Is Bakersfield, CA a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Bakersfield, CA earns 10.1% more than the national median of $115,211, or $91,610 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.