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Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager - Pharmacy Benefits Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA
$177k–$228k/ year
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Pharmacist jobs in Yuba City, CA
The median pharmacist pay in the Yuba City area is $76.78 per hour ($159,710 a year), with the typical range running from $70.34 to $84.20. That ranks 29th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 62nd of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yuba City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yuba City.
- $76.78median pay per hour, Yuba City
- $70–$84typical range per hour
- 120pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacist pay in Yuba City, CA
The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $79.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 120 pharmacists employed in the Yuba City metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.07).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.41 | $102,770 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $70.34 | $146,310 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Median | $76.78 | $159,710 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $84.20 | $175,140 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $98.70 | $205,300 | 49% above U.S. median |
How Yuba City ranks
- 29th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 62nd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th 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 Yuba City
- Overall prices in Yuba City run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $76.78 median hour buys what $73.66 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,764
- Per year: $138,204
- Per month: $11,517
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yuba City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Yuba City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Pharmacist roles in California
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Yuba City as they open.
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Hospitals in Yuba City
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yuba City. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley Yuba City, CA | Acute care | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, CA | 26 mi | $83.42/hr | 56,268 |
| Roseville, CA | 30 mi | $83.42/hr | 163,304 |
| Rocklin, CA | 31 mi | $83.42/hr | 75,129 |
| Woodland, CA | 32 mi | $83.42/hr | 62,983 |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 36 mi | $83.42/hr | 86,909 |
| Sacramento, CA | 40 mi | $83.42/hr | 535,798 |
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Yuba City, CA?
Pharmacists in the Yuba City metro area have a median pay of $76.78 per hour, about $159,710 a year. The middle half earn between $70.34 and $84.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Yuba City a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Yuba City ranks 62nd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Yuba City?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yuba City, led by Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Yuba City 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 Yuba City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Yuba City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportYuba City, 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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