As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pharmacy Intern in California is $43,209, equivalent to $21 per hour, $831 weekly, or $3,601 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pharmacy Intern in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pharmacy Intern in California vary widely, spanning from $36,940 to $54,275. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,928) and 75th percentile ($49,001), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,275 per year. This $9,073 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Pharmacy Intern often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Pharmacy Intern 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
Pharmacy Intern Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $36,940 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $39,928 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $43,209 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $49,001 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pharmacy Intern Salary $54,275 CA September 01, 2026
25% $39,928 10% $36,940 90% $54,275 75% $49,001 $43,209 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Pharmacy Intern jobs in California

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health - West Covina, CA

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health - Yorba Linda, CA

PHARMACY INTERN

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - Pomona, CA

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health - Upland, CA

Search More Pharmacy Intern Jobs in California

What is a Pharmacy Intern ?

A pharmacy technician is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions, generally working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of locations (usually in community, retail, and hospital pharmacies), but can also work for long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies, or in government or teaching. Job duties include dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients and instructing on their use. They may also perform administrative duti...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/25/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Pharmacy Intern.

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Pharmacy Intern

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $48,730 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $51,805 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $51,941 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $50,302 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $49,146 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $51,810 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $49,890 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $48,854 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $59,006 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $57,380 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Job Openings for Pharmacy Intern in California

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Pharmacy Intern

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Pharmacy Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

Jobs with a similar salary range to Pharmacy Intern : Certified Pharmacy Tech, Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician, Remote Pharmacy Technician