How much does a pharmacist make in Fresno?
$169,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $81.33 an hour or $14,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.33
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,300Median: $169,200Highest 10%: $211,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,300 | $61.68 | |
| 25th | $151,300 | $72.75 | |
| Median | $169,200 | $81.33 | |
| 75th | $189,800 | $91.23 | |
| 90th | $211,100 | $101.50 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Napa, CA | $200,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $199,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $177,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $172,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $172,700 |
| Hanford, CA | $171,900 |
| Vallejo, CA | $170,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $170,600 |
| Redding, CA | $166,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $166,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $165,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $162,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $162,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $161,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $161,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $161,900 |
| Chico, CA | $161,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $161,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $160,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $160,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $158,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $158,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $157,400 |
| Merced, CA | $154,900 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
| Veterinarian | $157,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $81.33 ($169,200 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $169,200 against $140,900 nationally, 20% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $164,600, so Fresno pays 3% more.
Where does Fresno rank for pharmacist pay?
13 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.