CA · Hawthorne · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Hawthorne, CA

Pharmacists in the Hawthorne area earn a median of $76.18 per hour, about $158,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $63.43 and $90.77. That ranks 32nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 271st of 340 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Hawthorne and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Hawthorne and what they pay.

Open Pharmacist roles near Hawthorne

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

Per diemPosted today

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Long Beach, CA

$72.57–$107.95/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 96970042160
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA

$60.57–$84.45/ hour
  • CONTRACTOR
  • Req 285588
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA

$63.24–$63.24/ hour
  • CONTRACTOR
  • Req 284989
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA

$72.57–$107.95/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101675398352
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago

Pharmacist - Retail

CommonSpirit Health · Long Beach, CA

$72.57–$107.95/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101583301984
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Pharmacist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA

$62.39–$86.51/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 280779
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Who is hiring pharmacists near Hawthorne

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health3$90.26
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation3$72.51

Pharmacist pay in Hawthorne, CA

The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $79.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 12,390 pharmacists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.72$74,30046% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$63.43$131,9304% below U.S. median
Median$76.18$158,45015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$90.77$188,80037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$98.00$203,84048% above U.S. median

How Hawthorne ranks

  • 32nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 271st of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 22nd 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 Hawthorne

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $76.18 median hour buys what $67.08 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Hawthorne paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,742
  • Per year: $137,124
  • Per month: $11,427

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hawthorne

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$191
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,939
13-week assignment$25,207

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 the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area

CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Keck Hospital Of Usc
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
Torrance, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Providence Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital
Santa Monica, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gardena, CA3 mi$76.18/hr58,921
Inglewood, CA3 mi$76.18/hr102,774

Pharmacist jobs in California · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hawthorne

Hawthorne city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Hawthorne, CA?

Pharmacists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $76.18 per hour, about $158,450 a year. The middle half earn between $63.43 and $90.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hawthorne a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 271st of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Hawthorne?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hawthorne.

Do I need a California license to work in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hawthorne is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportHawthorne, 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

  1. Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager)Permanent
    $177k–$228k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA · posted today
  2. Pharmacist Full TimePermanent
    $77.34–$108.26/ hour
    Trinity Health · California · posted today

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