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Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA
$177k–$228k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Santa Clara, CA
Pharmacists in the Santa Clara area earn a median of $94.35 per hour, about $196,250 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $77.70 and $104.40. That ranks 2nd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 2nd of 340 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Santa Clara and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Santa Clara.
- $94.35median pay per hour, San Jose
- $78–$104typical range per hour
- 1,950pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area.
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Pharmacist - PD - Days - Pharmacy @ MV
El Camino Health · Mountain View, CA
$103.94–$122.36/ hour
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Pharmacist (Medication Safety/Compliance Facility Program Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA
$177k–$228k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $97.43 |
| El Camino Health | 1 | $113.15 |
Pharmacist pay in Santa Clara, CA
The metro median is 19% above the California statewide median of $79.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,950 pharmacists employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $72.23 | $150,240 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $77.70 | $161,620 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Median | $94.35 | $196,250 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $104.40 | $217,150 | 58% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $108.49 | $225,660 | 64% above U.S. median |
How Santa Clara ranks
- 2nd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 2nd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Santa Clara
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $94.35 median hour buys what $85.44 buys at the national price level, 29% 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 Santa Clara paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$3,397
- Per year: $169,830
- Per month: $14,152
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santa Clara
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
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 Santa Clara
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Santa Clara, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Permanente Psychiatric Health Facility-Sant Santa Clara, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale, CA | 4 mi | $94.35/hr | 156,792 |
| Cupertino, CA | 5 mi | $94.35/hr | 58,710 |
| Fremont, CA | 9 mi | $88.23/hr | 228,192 |
| Union City, CA | 17 mi | $88.23/hr | 66,196 |
| Redwood City, CA | 17 mi | $88.23/hr | 82,982 |
| Hayward, CA | 20 mi | $88.23/hr | 158,440 |
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 Santa Clara
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Santa Clara, CA?
Pharmacists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $94.35 per hour, about $196,250 a year. The middle half earn between $77.70 and $104.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Clara a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 2nd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Santa Clara?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santa Clara.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Clara is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportSanta Clara, 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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