How much does a pharmacist make in San Diego?
$165,100a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $79.39 an hour or $13,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.39
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $131,400Median: $165,100Highest 10%: $214,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $131,400 | $63.17 | |
| 25th | $154,000 | $74.04 | |
| Median | $165,100 | $79.39 | |
| 75th | $201,800 | $97.00 | |
| 90th | $214,500 | $103.12 |
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 |
| 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $79.39 ($165,100 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $165,100 against $140,900 nationally, 17% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $164,600, so San Diego pays 0% more.
Where does San Diego rank for pharmacist pay?
20 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $131,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,500 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.