How much does a pharmacist make in Los Angeles?
$157,400a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $75.69 an hour or $13,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.69
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 12,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,800Median: $157,400Highest 10%: $209,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 25th | $133,000 | $63.96 | |
| Median | $157,400 | $75.69 | |
| 75th | $183,700 | $88.31 | |
| 90th | $209,100 | $100.51 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $169,200 |
| 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 |
| Merced, CA | $154,900 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $75.69 ($157,400 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $157,400 against $140,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $164,600, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for pharmacist pay?
53 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,100 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.