As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Ambulatory Pharmacist in California is $147,939, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,845 weekly, or $12,328 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Ambulatory Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Ambulatory Pharmacist in California vary widely, spanning from $136,963 to $166,226. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($142,193) and 75th percentile ($157,511), while top earners (90th percentile) make $166,226 per year. This $15,318 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 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 $136,963 CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $142,193 CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $147,939 CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $157,511 CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ambulatory Pharmacist Salary $166,226 CA July 01, 2026
25% $142,193 10% $136,963 90% $166,226 75% $157,511 $147,939 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 $135,731 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $144,297 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $144,677 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $140,109 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $136,891 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $144,309 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $138,964 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $136,076 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $164,353 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $159,825 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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