PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Pharmacist-Clinical - Sequoia Regional Cancer Center
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$78.85–$118.27/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Tulare, CA
The median pharmacist pay in the Tulare area is $79.25 per hour ($164,840 a year), with the typical range running from $68.00 to $82.29. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Tulare and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tulare. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tulare.
- $79.25median pay per hour, Visalia
- $68–$82typical range per hour
- 270pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacist roles near Tulare
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
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per Diem Pharmacist-Retail
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$70.77–$106.16/ hour
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in Tulare, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $61.36 | $127,630 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $68.00 | $141,440 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $79.25 | $164,840 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.29 | $171,160 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $89.71 | $186,600 | 36% above U.S. median |
How Tulare 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 Tulare
- 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 Tulare 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 Tulare
| Item | Federal 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 Tulare
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Tulare Tulare, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 9 mi | $79.25/hr | 146,271 |
| Porterville, CA | 20 mi | $79.25/hr | 63,517 |
| Hanford, CA | 20 mi | $76.70/hr | 60,594 |
| Delano, CA | 30 mi | $78.05/hr | 53,198 |
| Clovis, CA | 47 mi | $79.09/hr | 127,993 |
| Fresno, CA | 47 mi | $79.09/hr | 550,105 |
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 Tulare
Tulare city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Tulare, 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 Tulare 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 Tulare?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tulare.
Do I need a California license to work in Tulare 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 Tulare?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tulare 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 reportTulare, 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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