Pharmacist salary in North Carolina
What pharmacists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$138,860$66.76 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$128,660 – $159,010Top 10%: $169,820+
Jobs11,4301.12× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $150,580 | $72.40 | 2,530 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $133,120 | $64.00 | 1,730 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $136,280 | $65.52 | 1,470 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $141,360 | $67.96 | 1,150 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $135,710 | $65.24 | 1,010 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $138,180 | $66.43 | 710 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $136,830 | $65.78 | 590 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $132,130 | $63.52 | 580 |
| Asheville, NC | $136,460 | $65.61 | 520 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $132,130 | $63.53 | 510 |
| Wilmington, NC | $151,790 | $72.98 | 480 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $140,220 | $67.42 | 400 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $137,180 | $65.95 | 330 |
| Greenville, NC | $143,480 | $68.98 | 270 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $133,320 | $64.10 | 130 |
| Burlington, NC | $130,730 | $62.85 | 120 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $139,210 | $66.93 | 100 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $132,170 | $63.54 | 90 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $132,850 | $63.87 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $139,550 Nebraska · $139,330 Illinois · $139,080 Maryland · $138,990 Iowa · $138,860 Texas · $138,260
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450 Physician Assistants · $129,360
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in North Carolina?
Pharmacists in North Carolina earned a median of $138,860 a year ($66.76 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $128,660 to $159,010.
Where in North Carolina do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Wilmington, NC at $151,790.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.