salary$161,930 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$125,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$200,850per year
Jobs in the area600people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Bakersfield?
Cheap. Rent of $2,018 a month takes 15.0% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Bakersfield, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA area is $161,930 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $125,170 and $200,850.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Bakersfield?
Typical rent of $2,018 a month takes 15.0% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area.