salary$170,570 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$138,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$218,160per year
Jobs in the area330people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Santa Rosa?
Cheap. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 16.8% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $170,570 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $138,320 and $218,160.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 16.8% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.