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Pharmacist Salary in Riverside, California

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$132,750/ year

Median Pharmacist in Riverside, CA

$85,280
10th
$104,000
25th
$132,750
Median
$159,000
75th
$193,980
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$132,750
Total compensation (est.)
$152,663
Bonus range
$5,200 – $19,080
Mean salary
$140,715

How This Compares

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Riverside, CA median
$132,750
California median
$135,405-2.0%
National median
$132,750

Cost of living in Riverside is 0% below the national average. Salary of $132,750 here is equivalent to $132,750 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$95,580-28.0%
3-5 years
$120,803-9.0%
6-10 years
$148,680+12.0%
10+ years
$183,195+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$116,820-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$132,750
Enterprise (5,000+)
$156,645+18.0%

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Pharmacist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Los Angeles, CA$200,453/yr
San Diego, CA$191,160/yr
San Jose, CA$236,295/yr
San Francisco, CA$245,588/yr
Fresno, CA$132,750/yr

Related Jobs in Riverside

Registered Nurse$81,220/yr
Nurse Practitioner$124,680/yr
Physician Assistant$126,010/yr
Physical Therapist$97,720/yr
Occupational Therapist$93,180/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$64/hr
Monthly gross$11,063/mo
25th percentile$104,000/yr
75th percentile$159,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

California Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.5%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pharmacist salary in Riverside?

The median Pharmacist salary in Riverside is $132,750 per year, with a range from $104,000 at the 25th percentile to $159,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Pharmacist pay in Riverside compare to the national average?

Pharmacist salaries in Riverside are 0% above the national median of $132,750. After adjusting for Riverside's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $132,750 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Pharmacist salaries in Riverside?

In Riverside, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Pharmacist roles start around $85,280, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $193,980 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Riverside a good place for Pharmacist jobs?

Riverside offers a Pharmacist median of $132,750, which is 0% above the US median of $132,750. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Riverside is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Pharmacist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Pharmacist in Riverside is $159,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.