As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Long Term Care Pharmacist in California is $144,956, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,788 weekly, or $12,080 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Long Term Care Pharmacist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Long Term Care Pharmacist in California vary widely, spanning from $134,161 to $162,870. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($139,305) and 75th percentile ($154,333), while top earners (90th percentile) make $162,870 per year. This $15,028 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 Long Term Care Pharmacist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Long Term Care 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
Long Term Care Pharmacist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Long Term Care Pharmacist Salary $134,161 CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Long Term Care Pharmacist Salary $139,305 CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Long Term Care Pharmacist Salary $144,956 CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Long Term Care Pharmacist Salary $154,333 CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Long Term Care Pharmacist Salary $162,870 CA August 01, 2026
25% $139,305 10% $134,161 90% $162,870 75% $154,333 $144,956 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Long Term Care 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 $133,298 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $141,712 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $142,084 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $137,599 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $134,438 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $141,723 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $136,473 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $133,638 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $161,408 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $156,961 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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