Pharmacist Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median pharmacist in the San Jose area earns $199,040 a year ($95.69 an hour), 41% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 21% above the California median ($164,610). Half of the 1,960 pharmacists there earn between $158,280 and $224,830.
Median $199,040
10th: $151,90090th: $234,080
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $151,900 | $90,560 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $158,280 | $138,360 | $129,380 |
| Median | $199,040 | $164,610 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $224,830 | $197,860 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $234,080 | $213,820 | $174,230 |
| Average | $190,370 | $162,340 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 1,960 | 34,030 | 321,970 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay.
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- San Francisco, CA: $177,410
- 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.