PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Pharmacist
BrightSpring Health Services · Fresno, CA
$71.00–$72.00/ hour
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Pharmacist jobs in Fresno, CA
Pay for pharmacists in the Fresno area centers on $79.09 per hour, or about $164,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $69.22 and the upper quarter over $88.00. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Fresno. That ranks 16th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 18th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fresno.
- $79.09median pay per hour, Fresno
- $69–$88typical range per hour
- 930pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Pharmacist Nights, Acute care
Community Medical Centers · Fresno, CA
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Pharmacist, Acute care
Community Medical Centers · Fresno, CA
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The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $79.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 930 pharmacists employed in the Fresno metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $58.09 | $120,830 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $69.22 | $143,980 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $79.09 | $164,520 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $88.00 | $183,040 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $97.88 | $203,590 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Fresno ranks
- 16th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 18th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th of 24 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Fresno
- Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $79.09 median hour buys what $77.42 buys at the national price level, 17% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Fresno paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,847
- Per year: $142,362
- Per month: $11,864
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fresno
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Fresno
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Fresno, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Va Medical Center (Va Central California Healthcare System) Fresno, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno Fresno, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Regional Medical Center Fresno, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Fresno Surgical Hospital Fresno, CA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis, CA | 7 mi | $79.09/hr | 127,993 |
| Madera, CA | 21 mi | $79.09/hr | 69,094 |
| Hanford, CA | 32 mi | $76.70/hr | 60,594 |
| Visalia, CA | 41 mi | $79.25/hr | 146,271 |
| Tulare, CA | 47 mi | $79.25/hr | 72,601 |
| Merced, CA | 52 mi | $73.60/hr | 96,073 |
License and tax basics in California
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Fresno
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Fresno, CA?
Pharmacists in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $79.09 per hour, about $164,520 a year. The middle half earn between $69.22 and $88.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fresno a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Fresno ranks 18th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Fresno?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fresno. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fresno.
Do I need a California license to work in Fresno as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fresno?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fresno is $129 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportFresno, CA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
- Veterans Health AdministrationPalo Alto, CA · 2 postings$97.43/ hr$85–$110
- Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 6 postings$93.07/ hr$80–$114
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$71Median$92.12High$110
58 Pharmacist postings with published pay in California, 56 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 58 Pharmacist roles
- Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager)Permanent$177k–$228k/ year
- Pharmacist Full TimePermanent$77.34–$108.26/ hour
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