CA · Lincoln · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Lincoln, CA

Pay for pharmacists in the Lincoln area centers on $83.42 per hour, or about $173,510 a year. The lower quarter earns under $74.74 and the upper quarter over $96.51. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Lincoln metro area. That ranks 6th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 14th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lincoln.

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Per diemPosted 29 days ago

Pharmacist

Shriners Hospitals for Children · Sacramento, CA

$80.61–$113.81/ hour
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Pharmacist pay in Lincoln, CA

The metro median is 5% above the California statewide median of $79.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,320 pharmacists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.51$107,14022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$74.74$155,46013% above U.S. median
Median$83.42$173,51026% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$96.51$200,74046% above U.S. median
Top 10%$98.88$205,67050% above U.S. median

How Lincoln ranks

  • 6th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 14th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Lincoln

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $83.42 median hour buys what $78.20 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Lincoln paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$3,003
  • Per year: $150,156
  • Per month: $12,513

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lincoln

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,519
13-week assignment$19,747

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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area

CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area, 8 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Woodland Memorial Hospital
Woodland, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Of Folsom
Folsom, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Mercy General Hospital
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Rocklin, CA5 mi$83.42/hr75,129
Roseville, CA7 mi$83.42/hr163,304
Yuba City, CA26 mi$76.78/hr69,148
Vacaville, CA51 mi$85.35/hr103,994

Pharmacist jobs in California · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

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California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Lincoln

Lincoln city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Lincoln, CA?

Pharmacists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $83.42 per hour, about $173,510 a year. The middle half earn between $74.74 and $96.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 14th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Lincoln?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lincoln.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lincoln is $131 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportLincoln, 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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