How much does an Industry Pharmacist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Industry Pharmacist in California is $136,300. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $128,557 to $144,067, with most professionals earning between $121,507 and $151,138.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Industry Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $121,507 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $128,557 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $136,300 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $144,067 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Industry Pharmacist Salary $151,138 CA April 01, 2025
25% $128,557 10% $121,507 90% $151,138 75% $144,067 $136,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Industry Pharmacist ?

Pharmacists, also known as chemists (Commonwealth English) or druggists (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), are health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use. Pharmacists undergo university-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions, and monitoring parameters. This is mated to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Pharmacists interpret and communicate this specialized knowledge to patient...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $134,241 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $137,008 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $141,019 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $134,138 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $131,025 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $139,174 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $134,420 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $127,616 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $156,471 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $156,112 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Industry Pharmacist


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    3 - 5 years experience
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