salary$199,040 a year$96 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$151,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$234,080per year
Jobs in the area1,960people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford San Jose?
Cheap. Rent of $3,046 a month takes 18.4% 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 Jose, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $199,040 a year ($96 an hour). Most earn between $151,900 and $234,080.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in San Jose?
Typical rent of $3,046 a month takes 18.4% 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.