--- title: "Pharmacist Jobs in San Diego, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacist/locations/san-diego-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:10:12.253Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacist/locations/san-diego-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacist/locations/san-diego-ca/data.json"] --- Pharmacist market brief · San Diego, CA # Pharmacist Jobs in San Diego, CA 56 pharmacist openings are live in the San Diego, CA area from 17 employers, led by Sharp HealthCare, Sharp, and CVS Health. The middle half of posted salaries runs $134,581–$171,725 a year (median $152,797), from the 71% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Browse all Pharmacist markets](/jobs/pharmacist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 56 : Live pharmacist openings currently tracked in the San Diego market. **Companies hiring** : 17 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $152,797 : 71% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/pharmacist/locations/san-diego-ca/entry-level)21 jobs Mid-level4 jobs Lead+2 jobs Level coverage is 48%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 56 Hiring employers 17 Salary coverage 71% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 32 9 companies · $142,272 median Established employers 14 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $134,581 P50 $152,797 P75 $171,725 P90 $180,315 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live pharmacist listings in San Diego - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare pharmacist opportunities in San Diego, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 56 live roles tracked in this market. - 17 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/pharmacist) ## A practical market plan for Pharmacist in San Diego Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 56 pharmacist openings across 17 employers establish the current San Diego opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Sharp HealthCare is one of the most active visible employers, with 16 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the San Diego market view into active employers and representative pharmacist openings Employer activity · 17 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![Sharp HealthCare logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsharphealthcare.com%26sz%3D128) Sharp HealthCareStartups & growing teams16Open roles [![Sharp logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharp.com%2Fassets%2Ficon-512.png&sig=ZPM9Mqf-VSF3EmZ_yoy9j5WC5R-PisW2SwDfNEqUEWo) SharpEstablished employers6Open roles](/company/sharp)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![Scripps Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscripps.org%2Fassets%2Ftouch_icons%2Ficon152-2ad2346ee47163f79b5045b445fc5d38a37ff04293daec6d81d21ba0d75ebde9.png&sig=yHM3oyEC8xp9dCNofY72IEJBR8543bH7tUkITJuCh3U) Scripps HealthEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/scripps-health)[![Albertsons Companies Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs29.q4cdn.com%2F239956855%2Ffiles%2Ffavicon.ico) Albertsons Companies Inc.Top of market4Open roles](/company/albertsons-companies-inc)[![Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frchsd.org%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=jyyp-2QZ0IsWs6lLKBm6BYxBEJoNSnP0zGKHH4y845o) Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/rady-children-s-hospital-san-diego)[![Specialty Medical Staffing logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fspecialtymedicalstaffing.com.ico&sig=pWlpsJh_NTpdCYZO_0rb0Nsfd_sQvphYT_cyFNZ7xMs) Specialty Medical StaffingTop of market4Open roles](/company/specialty-medical-staffing)[![Oracle logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oracle.com%2Fa%2Focom%2Fimg%2Fsocial-og-oracle-logo-default-1200x628.png) OracleEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/oracle) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 56 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Pharmacist - Specialty PharmacyEntry-levelCVS HealthSan Diego, California$115,502Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/pharmacist-specialty-pharmacy-at-cvs-health-6e8a40c2-8028-5830-9761-e423052d1fb4)[CA District Support Pharmacist PTLive roleCVS HealthSan Diego, California$135,200Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/ca-district-support-pharmacist-pt-at-cvs-health-fd321b57-f15d-59f0-ae76-ed6087d230ae)[Clinical Pharmacist II - Varied - La Jolla HospitalLive roleScripps HealthSan Diego, CaliforniaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/clinical-pharmacist-ii-varied-la-jolla-hospital-at-scripps-health-e632019a-47fd-5851-8297-4565a985df38)[PharmacistLive roleWalgreensOceanside, California$140,088Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/pharmacist-at-walgreens-a708ee95-5b34-50d2-8fb4-e43ca51b029a)[(USA) Staff Pharmacist-Ca full timeLead+WalmartChula Vista, California$98,009Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/usa-staff-pharmacist-ca-full-time-at-walmart-9177019a-d290-553d-b9f8-df8bb42260db)[CA Staff Pharmacist FTEntry-levelCVS HealthChula Vista, California$135,200Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/ca-staff-pharmacist-ft-at-cvs-health-e7761d7d-10a5-5e52-8a22-9df50096dbd5)[Pharmacist I – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Variable Shift – Per DiemLive roleSharpLa Mesa, California$170,747Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/pharmacist-i-sharp-grossmont-hospital-variable-shift-per-diem-at-sharp-d9038ae4-7899-58ac-aed6-e20a160c5a58)[Pharmacist (Pain Management) San Diego, CALive roleNitelines USA, IncSan Diego, California$135,200Posted Oct 28, 2026](/job/pharmacist-pain-management-san-diego-ca-at-nitelines-usa-inc-ec397d01-99f9-5852-ac3f-25a97ed27452) #### More pharmacist openings in San Diego - [Staff Pharmacist · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/staff-pharmacist-at-albertsons-companies-inc-ba0beb4c-0fba-5b44-8ec9-9884dddc4d0f) - [Pharmacist II - Varied - Encinitas Hospital · Scripps Health](/job/pharmacist-ii-varied-encinitas-hospital-at-scripps-health-eb3bde2a-5ab8-5724-acc4-a28f90ee5474) - [Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist) · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/pharmacy-manager-pharmacist-at-albertsons-companies-inc-cab45428-0691-55b2-b749-ba9df7f2fd72) - [Pharmacist I – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Variable Shift – Per Diem · Sharp HealthCare](/job/pharmacist-i-sharp-grossmont-hospital-variable-shift-per-diem-at-b96ba1eb-0a0b-55e6-aab0-81665e5247f4) - [Pharmacist I - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem · Sharp](/job/pharmacist-i-sharp-grossmont-hospital-variable-shift-per-diem-at-sharp-fcdd7ad9-e015-5a36-b9fd-67c49901287e) - [Pharmacist II – Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Night Shift – Full Time – Eligible for up to $10K in New Hire Incentives · Sharp](/job/pharmacist-ii-sharp-grossmont-hospital-night-shift-full-time-eligible-a4e3fe8e-36b2-5941-95a3-6e2d277cc315) - [Formulary Administration Pharmacist · MedImpact](/job/formulary-administration-pharmacist-at-medimpact-3e2acc26-c3aa-5729-baab-e24b1b9b9de3) - [Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist – Sharp Tri-City Medical Center – Day Shift – Full Time · Sharp HealthCare](/job/infectious-disease-clinical-pharmacist-sharp-tri-city-medical-center-6b68b930-05cd-5d7b-bb65-7647852d7ede) - [CA District Support Pharmacist FT · CVS Health](/job/ca-district-support-pharmacist-ft-at-cvs-health-d58615cb-da79-5de4-8271-df206e0c313b) - [Pharmacist · Palomar Health](/job/pharmacist-at-palomar-health-a6830db6-996d-59e9-81e6-f0cb33bcbb20) - [Lead Specialty Pharmacist - Sharp Grossmont Specialty Pharmacy - Day Shift - Full Time · Sharp](/job/lead-specialty-pharmacist-sharp-grossmont-specialty-pharmacy-day-30bef797-b98d-5a8a-ae19-b64a2cabe2c1) - [Pharmacist I - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift - Full Time · Sharp](/job/pharmacist-i-sharp-memorial-hospital-variable-shift-full-time-at-sharp-6b83e567-95e3-5dc6-9cce-e2df8a12263a) - [Pharmacist I – Sharp Memorial Hospital – Variable Shift – Per Diem · Sharp](/job/pharmacist-i-sharp-memorial-hospital-variable-shift-per-diem-at-sharp-4c02c149-e8df-5def-a058-c6c56ceea700) - [Pharmacist, Principal- P&T · BSC](/job/pharmacist-principal-at-bsc-3e1401ee-d915-549c-a4b6-242d1a0dae50) - [Pharmacist-Outpatient SNF - Sharp Chula Vista - Variable Shift - Per Diem · Sharp HealthCare](/job/pharmacist-outpatient-snf-sharp-chula-vista-variable-shift-per-diem-2f20ab16-a4d9-50bd-b9cb-dbafc4c4ba33) - [Pharmacist II - Varied - Encinitas Hospital · Scripps Health](/job/pharmacist-ii-varied-encinitas-hospital-at-scripps-health-6b6847fc-61dc-5dbb-b2d5-c0777d046837) [Explore all 56 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacist+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA) ## Pharmacist jobs in San Diego: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many pharmacist jobs are open in San Diego? Metaintro tracks 56 live pharmacist openings from 17 employers in the San Diego, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do pharmacist jobs in San Diego pay? The median posted salary is $152,797 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $134,581 to $171,725. Based on the 71% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for pharmacist jobs in San Diego? Sharp HealthCare, Sharp, CVS Health, and Scripps Health have the most open pharmacist roles here right now, out of 17 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Pharmacist demand around San Diego. 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