Pharmacists pay in California
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Pharmacists in California is $165,887, based on 33,040 workers. Among the 6 states with published data, that ranks number 1. The BLS national median for the occupation is $140,910, so California averages 17.7% above it.
Published data for California currently covers the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area, with a local median wage of $157,440.
Cost of living for Pharmacists in California
We compare 2 California counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Los Angeles County, CA leaves the largest yearly margin, $69,588. Orange County, CA leaves the smallest, $67,092. The median wage covers all four basics in 2 of the 2 counties.
Pharmacists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Pharmacists are New Jersey ($142,776), Indiana ($142,452), New York ($140,746) and Texas ($140,583).
Frequently asked questions: Pharmacists in California
How much do Pharmacists earn in California?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $165,887.
Which California county is best for Pharmacists?
Los Angeles County, CA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($69,588). Orange County, CA follows at $67,092.