Pharmacist Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median pharmacist in the Los Angeles area earns $157,440 a year ($75.69 an hour), 12% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 4% below the California median ($164,610). Half of the 12,450 pharmacists there earn between $133,030 and $183,690.
Median $157,440
10th: $62,80090th: $209,060
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,800 | $90,560 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $133,030 | $138,360 | $129,380 |
| Median | $157,440 | $164,610 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $183,690 | $197,860 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $209,060 | $213,820 | $174,230 |
| Average | $151,100 | $162,340 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 12,450 | 34,030 | 321,970 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- San Jose, CA: $199,040
- San Francisco, CA: $177,410
- Sacramento, CA: $172,680
- Portland, OR: $168,830
- Seattle, WA: $162,870
- Minneapolis, MN: $160,990
- Denver, CO: $157,890
- Milwaukee, WI: $153,340
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.