salary$160,430 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$202,760per year
Jobs in the area630people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Ventura?
Cheap. Rent of $2,443 a month takes 18.3% 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 Ventura, CA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $160,430 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $80,740 and $202,760.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Ventura?
Typical rent of $2,443 a month takes 18.3% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.