Pharmacist Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median pharmacist in the San Francisco area earns $177,410 a year ($85.29 an hour), 26% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 8% above the California median ($164,610). Half of the 3,670 pharmacists there earn between $164,560 and $220,120.
Median $177,410
10th: $135,58090th: $229,220
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $135,580 | $90,560 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $164,560 | $138,360 | $129,380 |
| Median | $177,410 | $164,610 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $220,120 | $197,860 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $229,220 | $213,820 | $174,230 |
| Average | $184,540 | $162,340 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 3,670 | 34,030 | 321,970 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Sacramento, CA: $172,680
- San Diego, CA: $165,130
- 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.