salary$161,870 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,020per year
Jobs in the area3,400people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Riverside?
Cheap. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 17.9% 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 Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $161,870 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $103,810 and $207,020.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 17.9% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.