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Pharmacist
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Sacramento, CA
$80.61–$113.81/ hour
Pharmacist jobs in Sacramento, CA
Pharmacists in the Sacramento area earn a median of $83.42 per hour, about $173,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $74.74 and $96.51. That ranks 6th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 14th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sacramento. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sacramento.
- $83.42median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $75–$97typical range per hour
- 2,320pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Outpatient Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente · Sacramento, CA
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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III
Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA
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Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Emergency Room
Sutter Health · Sacramento, CA
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Kaiser Permanente · Sacramento, CA
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.51 | $107,140 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $74.74 | $155,460 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Median | $83.42 | $173,510 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $96.51 | $200,740 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $98.88 | $205,670 | 50% above U.S. median |
How Sacramento 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 Sacramento
- 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 Sacramento
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Sacramento, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Northern Calif Sacramento, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Bhc Sierra Vista Hospital, Inc Sacramento, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Heritage Oaks Hospital Sacramento, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Sutter Center For Psychiatry Sacramento, CA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA | 4 mi | $83.42/hr | 55,991 |
| Elk Grove, CA | 11 mi | $83.42/hr | 182,797 |
| Vacaville, CA | 31 mi | $85.35/hr | 103,994 |
| Lodi, CA | 32 mi | $75.98/hr | 68,642 |
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 Sacramento
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Sacramento. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sacramento.
Do I need a California license to work in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sacramento is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportSacramento, 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
+ 56 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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