salary$160,520 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$130,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$211,820per year
Jobs in the area380people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Modesto?
Cheap. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 14.9% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Modesto, CA area is $160,520 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $130,320 and $211,820.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 14.9% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.