PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacist
BrightSpring Health Services · Union City, CA
$62.00–$64.00/ hour
New this week
Pharmacist jobs in Richmond, CA
Pharmacists in the Richmond area earn a median of $88.23 per hour, about $183,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $78.38 and $100.23. That ranks 3rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 25th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Richmond and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Richmond and what they pay.
- $88.23median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $78–$100typical range per hour
- 4,230pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacist roles near Richmond
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist
CommonSpirit Health · Redwood City, CA
$80.46–$119.68/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $63 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $100.07 |
Pharmacist pay in Richmond, CA
The metro median is 11% above the California statewide median of $79.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 4,230 pharmacists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $69.00 | $143,520 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $78.38 | $163,030 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Median | $88.23 | $183,510 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $100.23 | $208,480 | 52% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $106.08 | $220,650 | 60% above U.S. median |
How Richmond ranks
- 3rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 25th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Richmond
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $88.23 median hour buys what $76.31 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Richmond paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,176
- Per year: $158,814
- Per month: $13,234
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Richmond
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $147 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,631 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,203 |
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area
CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, 18 of the 33 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novato Community Hospital Novato, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Alameda Hospital Alameda, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Rafael, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | 7 mi | $88.23/hr | 121,749 |
| San Rafael, CA | 8 mi | $88.23/hr | 59,961 |
| Vallejo, CA | 12 mi | $85.35/hr | 123,475 |
| Napa, CA | 24 mi | $98.05/hr | 76,921 |
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 Richmond
Richmond city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Richmond, CA?
Pharmacists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $88.23 per hour, about $183,510 a year. The middle half earn between $78.38 and $100.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Richmond a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 25th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Richmond?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Richmond.
Do I need a California license to work in Richmond 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 Richmond?
The federal per diem benchmark in Richmond is $147 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,631 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportRichmond, 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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