Pharmacists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.76 an hour ($138,860 a year). About 11,430 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($140,910). North Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.88 | $101,670 |
| 25% of workers | $61.86 | $128,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.76 | $138,860 |
| 75% of workers | $76.45 | $159,010 |
| 90% of workers | $81.64 | $169,820 |
Pharmacists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $151,790 | 480 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $150,580 | 2,530 |
| Greenville | $143,480 | 270 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $141,360 | 1,150 |
| Fayetteville | $140,220 | 400 |
| Goldsboro | $139,210 | 100 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $138,180 | 710 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $137,180 | 330 |
| Asheville | $136,460 | 520 |
| Winston-Salem | $135,710 | 1,010 |
| Rocky Mount | $133,320 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $133,120 | 1,730 |
| Jacksonville | $132,850 | 80 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $132,170 | 90 |
| Burlington | $130,730 | 120 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,530 |
| Physicians, All Other | $260,330 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,990 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,360 |
| Paramedics | $57,320 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $215,230 |
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