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Pharmacist salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Pharmacist make in California?

Average base salary

$69.31
8%
above national average
Average $69.31
Low $49.65
High $96.76

The average salary for a pharmacist is $69.31 per hour in California. 2.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Pharmacist job openings in California

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Per Diem Pharmacist (Closed Do...
Friesen Group4.4out of 5 stars.
Redding, CA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Pharmacist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Choice in Aging
 
$286,000per year
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RapidStaff
 
$265,200per year
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MERCOR
 
$249,600per year
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John Muir Health
 
$215,145per year
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Stanford Medicine Children's H...
 
$215,129per year
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LeaderStat
 
$210,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Pharmacists near California

  1. Fresno, CA
    $78.81 per hour
  2. Redding, CA
    $72.99 per hour
  3. Alturas, CA
    $71.63 per hour
  4. Eureka, CA
    $71.60 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $71.00 per hour

Where can a Pharmacist earn more?

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