salary$177,410 a year$85 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$135,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$229,220per year
Jobs in the area3,670people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford San Francisco?
OK. Rent of $3,201 a month takes 21.7% 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 San Francisco, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $177,410 a year ($85 an hour). Most earn between $135,580 and $229,220.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in San Francisco?
Typical rent of $3,201 a month takes 21.7% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.