DOL Median (Santa Maria, CA)
$123,323
vs National
+7%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$89,042
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$123,323
+7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Santa Maria, CA earns $123,323 in nominal terms, which is 7% 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 $89,042 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Maria, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| Albertsons LLC | $125,840 | 108 |
| AMERICAN DRUG STORES LLC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERVALU | $125,840 | 3 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| JOSEPH E. ABRAHAM DBA HOMETOWN PHARMACY | $111,197 | 2 |
| HOMETOWN LTC PHARMACY INC. | $110,386 | 3 |
| JOSEPH E. ABRAHAM | $109,824 | 5 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Santa Maria, CA?
The median Pharmacists salary in Santa Maria, CA is $123,323 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Santa Maria, CA a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Santa Maria, CA earns 7% more than the national median of $115,211, or $89,042 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.