salary$172,680 a year$83 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,820per year
Jobs in the area2,310people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $172,680 a year ($83 an hour). Most earn between $104,420 and $213,820.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.