As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Ambulatory Pharmacist in California is $147,685, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,840 weekly, or $12,307 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Ambulatory Pharmacist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Ambulatory Pharmacist in California vary widely, spanning from $136,680 to $165,808. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($141,925) and 75th percentile ($157,171), while top earners (90th percentile) make $165,808 per year. This $15,246 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Results Oriented or Business To Business, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Ambulatory Pharmacist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Ambulatory Pharmacist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ambulatory Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $136,680 CA August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $141,925 CA August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $147,685 CA August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $157,171 CA August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $165,808 CA August 01, 2025
25% $141,925 10% $136,680 90% $165,808 75% $157,171 $147,685 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Ambulatory 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 $137,587 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $140,424 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $144,534 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $137,482 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $134,291 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $142,643 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $137,771 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $130,798 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $160,372 Date Updated August 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $160,004 Date Updated August 01, 2025
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