Best cities for a pharmacologist

The best cities for pharmacologists are Sacramento, CA, Oakland, CA, and Anchorage, AK, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for pharmacologists vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for pharmacologists in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a pharmacologist or considering a move, this list of the best cities for pharmacologists to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for pharmacologists. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a pharmacologist. While the absolute best city for pharmacologists is Sacramento, CA, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for pharmacologists in 2025

1. Sacramento, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$150,954
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$268,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Oakland, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$150,053
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$265,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Anchorage, AK

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$144,550
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$78,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$266,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Stockton, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$149,579
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$265,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Fremont, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$149,272
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$263,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. San Francisco, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$150,284
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$85,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$265,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. San Jose, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$148,664
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$262,000
Location quotient:	48.35

8. Reno, NV

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$120,339
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$66,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$216,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Fort Wayne, IN

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$112,263
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$62,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$202,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Fresno, CA

Total pharmacologist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$145,623
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$82,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$257,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for pharmacologists

Sacramento, CA
Oakland, CA
Anchorage, AK
Stockton, CA
Fremont, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Reno, NV
Fort Wayne, IN
Fresno, CA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a pharmacologist

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Sacramento, CA	$150,954	$84,000	495,234	-
2	Oakland, CA	$150,053	$84,000	420,005	-
3	Anchorage, AK	$144,550	$78,000	298,192	-
4	Stockton, CA	$149,579	$84,000	307,072	-
5	Fremont, CA	$149,272	$84,000	233,136	-
6	San Francisco, CA	$150,284	$85,000	870,887	-
7	San Jose, CA	$148,664	$84,000	1,025,350	3
8	Reno, NV	$120,339	$66,000	245,255	-
9	Fort Wayne, IN	$112,263	$62,000	264,488	-
10	Fresno, CA	$145,623	$82,000	522,053	-
11	Saint Paul, MN	$119,473	$64,000	302,398	-
12	Minneapolis, MN	$119,373	$64,000	413,651	-
13	North Las Vegas, NV	$112,228	$63,000	238,702	-
14	Bakersfield, CA	$141,552	$80,000	376,380	-
15	Las Vegas, NV	$112,220	$63,000	632,912	-
16	Henderson, NV	$111,672	$63,000	292,969	-
17	Indianapolis, IN	$106,530	$59,000	855,164	-
18	Los Angeles, CA	$136,702	$78,000	3,976,322	-
19	Anaheim, CA	$135,521	$77,000	351,043	-
20	Cleveland, OH	$102,536	$57,000	385,809	-
21	Riverside, CA	$135,518	$77,000	324,722	-
22	Jersey City, NJ	$126,106	$72,000	264,152	-
23	Long Beach, CA	$135,504	$77,000	470,130	-
24	Newark, NJ	$126,086	$72,000	281,764	-
25	Santa Ana, CA	$135,121	$77,000	334,217	-
26	Irvine, CA	$134,788	$77,000	266,122	-
27	Toledo, OH	$101,296	$56,000	278,508	-
28	Pittsburgh, PA	$103,423	$58,000	303,625	-
29	Philadelphia, PA	$104,971	$59,000	1,567,872	-
30	Columbus, OH	$99,342	$55,000	860,090	-
31	Nashville, TN	$98,110	$56,000	660,388	-
32	Memphis, TN	$96,588	$55,000	652,717	-
33	Durham, NC	$98,549	$56,000	263,016	-
34	San Diego, CA	$130,932	$75,000	1,406,630	-
35	Raleigh, NC	$98,417	$56,000	458,880	-
36	Chula Vista, CA	$130,337	$75,000	267,172	-
37	Greensboro, NC	$97,484	$56,000	287,027	-
38	Portland, OR	$106,927	$56,000	639,863	-
39	Cincinnati, OH	$94,548	$53,000	298,800	-
40	Winston-Salem, NC	$96,887	$55,000	242,203	-
41	Scottsdale, AZ	$96,748	$55,000	246,645	-
42	Charlotte, NC	$94,757	$54,000	842,051	-
43	Phoenix, AZ	$96,598	$55,000	1,615,017	-
44	Boston, MA	$105,634	$59,000	673,184	-
45	Glendale, AZ	$96,565	$55,000	245,895	-
46	Detroit, MI	$92,131	$50,000	672,795	-
47	Mesa, AZ	$96,095	$54,000	484,587	-
48	Chandler, AZ	$95,944	$54,000	247,477	-
49	Gilbert, AZ	$95,919	$54,000	237,133	-
50	Madison, WI	$88,516	$48,000	252,551	-