As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Consultant Pharmacist in California is $151,662, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,917 weekly, or $12,639 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Consultant Pharmacist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Consultant Pharmacist in California vary widely, spanning from $140,360 to $170,364. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($145,746) and 75th percentile ($161,451), while top earners (90th percentile) make $170,364 per year. This $15,705 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 Consultant Pharmacist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Consultant 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
Consultant Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Consultant Pharmacist Salary $140,360 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Consultant Pharmacist Salary $145,746 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Consultant Pharmacist Salary $151,662 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Consultant Pharmacist Salary $161,451 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Consultant Pharmacist Salary $170,364 CA April 01, 2026
25% $145,746 10% $140,360 90% $170,364 75% $161,451 $151,662 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A consultant pharmacist is a pharmacist who works as a consultant providing expert advice on the use of medications or on the provision of pharmacy services to medical institutions, medical practices and individual patients....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $143,491 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $146,449 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $150,736 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $143,381 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $140,053 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $148,764 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $143,682 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $167,253 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $166,869 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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