Pharm D Salary In California

Pharm D Salary In California

The median annual salary for a Pharm D in California is $109,000.

California has the 4th highest concentration of pharmacists in the country, with 227.5 pharmacists per 100,000 residents. California also has the 4th highest concentration of pharmacists working in retail settings, with 10.2 per 1,000 employees working at drug stores or pharmacies.

The majority of pharmacists in California work in medical settings such as hospitals and doctor’s offices (67%), while 33% work in retail settings such as pharmacies and grocery stores.

Pharm D salary in California is a hot topic.

Being a pharmacist is a rewarding and fulfilling career. You get to help people with their health, which is something that everyone who works in the medical field knows is deeply meaningful. But it’s also a field that has been growing rapidly and can be lucrative if you work hard.

Pharmacy school costs are high: they range from $40,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on where you go. After all that money and time invested, you want to make sure your career pays off!

This article will give you an idea of what kind of salary you could expect as a pharmacist after graduating from pharmacy school in California.

Pharm D Salary In California

How much does a Pharmacist make in California?

Average base salary

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Non-cash benefit

401(k)

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The average salary for a pharmacist is $62.54 per hour in California. 1.2k salaries reported, updated at August 9, 2022.

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Salaries by years of experience in California

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year$55.97
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years$69.24

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Top companies for Pharmacists in California

  1. Stanford Health Care3.9823 reviews55 salaries reported$85.43per hour
  2. UC Davis Health4.0317 reviews7 salaries reported$77.60per hour
  3. Cedars-Sinai4.11130 reviews13 salaries reported$76.85per hour
  4. County of Santa Clara4.0247 reviews5 salaries reported$76.23per hour
  5. Dignity Health3.83053 reviews59 salaries reported$75.93per hour
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Highest paying cities for Pharmacists in California

  1. San Francisco, CA$70.47 per hour23 salaries reported
  2. Los Angeles, CA$63.29 per hour274 salaries reported
  3. San Diego, CA$61.83 per hour36 salaries reported
  1. Sacramento, CA$61.63 per hour33 salaries reported
  2. Hayward, CA$60.63 per hour10 salaries reported
  3. Long Beach, CA$59.71 per hour7 salaries reported
  1. Santa Ana, CA$58.34 per hour6 salaries reported
  2. Fresno, CA$57.15 per hour23 salaries reported
  3. Gardena, CA$54.99 per hour7 salaries reported

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Pharmacists

Most recommended certification

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The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 12.19% since 2018. Pharmacists with this certification earn +41.19% more than the average base salary, which is $62.54 per hour.201220132014201520162017201820192020

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