salary$169,160 a year$81 an hour · median pay in the Fresno, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$128,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$211,110per year
Jobs in the area890people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Fresno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,789 a month takes 12.7% 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 Fresno, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Fresno, CA area is $169,160 a year ($81 an hour). Most earn between $128,300 and $211,110.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Fresno?
Typical rent of $1,789 a month takes 12.7% 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 Fresno, CA metro area.