CA · Porterville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Porterville, CA

Pharmacists in the Porterville area earn a median of $79.25 per hour, about $164,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $68.00 and $82.29. That ranks 15th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 9th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Porterville and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Porterville and what they pay.

Open Pharmacist roles near Porterville

Roles in other cities of the Visalia area.

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Pharmacist-Clinical

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$78.85–$118.27/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R26_0000001958
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Per Diem Pharmacist-Retail

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$70.77–$106.16/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26_0000000092
New this week
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Pharmacist pay in Porterville, CA

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 270 pharmacists employed in the Visalia metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$61.36$127,6307% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$68.00$141,4403% above U.S. median
Median$79.25$164,84020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$82.29$171,16024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$89.71$186,60036% above U.S. median

How Porterville ranks

  • 15th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 9th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Porterville

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $79.25 median hour buys what $79.39 buys at the national price level, 20% 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 Porterville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,853
  • Per year: $142,650
  • Per month: $11,888

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

Travel assignment per diem in Porterville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,477
13-week assignment$19,201

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 Porterville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Porterville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tulare, CA20 mi$79.25/hr72,601
Delano, CA24 mi$78.05/hr53,198
Visalia, CA25 mi$79.25/hr146,271
Hanford, CA39 mi$76.70/hr60,594
Bakersfield, CA49 mi$78.05/hr417,468
Clovis, CA64 mi$79.09/hr127,993

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 Porterville

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Porterville, CA?

Pharmacists in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $79.25 per hour, about $164,840 a year. The middle half earn between $68.00 and $82.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Visalia ranks 9th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Porterville?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Porterville.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Porterville is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportPorterville, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Porterville, CA · 2 wage offers$73.86/ hr$71–$76
  • 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

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

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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