How much does a pharmacist make in San Francisco?
$177,400a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $85.29 an hour or $14,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.29
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $135,600Median: $177,400Highest 10%: $229,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $135,600 | $65.18 | |
| 25th | $164,600 | $79.12 | |
| Median | $177,400 | $85.29 | |
| 75th | $220,100 | $105.83 | |
| 90th | $229,200 | $110.20 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Napa, CA | $200,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $199,000 |
| 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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $157,400 |
| Merced, CA | $154,900 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $85.29 ($177,400 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $177,400 against $140,900 nationally, 26% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $164,600, so San Francisco pays 8% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for pharmacist pay?
3 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $135,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $229,200 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.