CA · San Ramon · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in San Ramon, CA

Pharmacists in the San Ramon 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 San Ramon and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Ramon.

Open Pharmacist roles near San Ramon

Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services · Union City, CA

$62.00–$64.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 196961
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Redwood City, CA

$80.46–$119.68/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101742444112
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring pharmacists near San Ramon

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services1$63
CommonSpirit Health1$100.07

Pharmacist pay in San Ramon, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$69.00$143,5204% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$78.38$163,03019% above U.S. median
Median$88.23$183,51033% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$100.23$208,48052% above U.S. median
Top 10%$106.08$220,65060% above U.S. median

How San Ramon 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 San Ramon

  • 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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon

ItemFederal 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 San Ramon

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Ramon, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Dublin, CA4 mi$88.23/hr70,544
Pleasanton, CA7 mi$88.23/hr75,664

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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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in San Ramon, 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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon?

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 San Ramon.

Do I need a California license to work in San Ramon 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 San Ramon?

The federal per diem benchmark in San Ramon 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.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in San Ramon?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportSan Ramon, 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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