DOL Median (California)
$129,147
vs National
+12.1%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,247
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$129,147
+12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in California earns $129,147 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% 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 $93,247 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora Community Hospital | $187,491 | 2 |
| Calexico pharmacy | $170,000 | 4 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD | $160,618 | 1 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $159,578 | 7 |
| BANSI CORPORATION | $153,920 | 7 |
| FUSION IV PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | $151,840 | 2 |
| Kern Valley Healthcare District | $150,946 | 1 |
| Alto Pharmacy, LLC | $150,000 | 1 |
| LAKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $149,760 | 3 |
| UCSF Medical Center | $147,204 | 4 |
| Adventist Health Delano | $145,600 | 1 |
| VALLEY VIEW DRUGS, INC. | $145,600 | 2 |
| DND Pharmacy Inc. | $145,600 | 1 |
| THOMAS SHILTON CORP | $143,770 | 2 |
| BACON EAST PHARMACY | $143,000 | 7 |
| LISA FAMILY PHARMACY INC. | $142,831 | 3 |
| THE VONS COMPANIES, INC. (WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SAFEWAY INC.) | $142,272 | 3 |
| LAKE PHARMACY | $141,451 | 3 |
| Landmark Pharma, Inc. | $141,201 | 2 |
| VONS COMPANIES INC | $140,608 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Pharmacists
Graham, WA · $3,042,000Ridgefield, CT · $210,320HEALSBURG, CA · $175,406East Brunswick, NJ · $171,600Novato, CA · $171,543Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Pharmacists make in California?
The median Pharmacists salary in California is $129,147 based on 1,278 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in California earns 12.1% more than the national median of $115,211, or $93,247 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.