DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$143,986
vs National
+25%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,961
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$143,986
+25% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in San Francisco, CA earns $143,986 in nominal terms, which is 25% 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 $103,961 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Medical Center | $147,204 | 4 |
| Safeway Inc. | $137,280 | 215 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in San Francisco, CA?
The median Pharmacists salary in San Francisco, CA is $143,986 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in San Francisco, CA earns 25% more than the national median of $115,211, or $103,961 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.