salary$157,440 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,800per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,060per year
Jobs in the area12,450people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Los Angeles?
Cheap. Rent of $2,498 a month takes 19.0% 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 Los Angeles, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $157,440 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $62,800 and $209,060.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Los Angeles?
Typical rent of $2,498 a month takes 19.0% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.