Pharmacists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $135,670 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.22
10th percentile $103,200
90th percentile $161,610
Employed locally 490
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,200
    25th
    $128,200
    50th (median)
    $135,670
    75th
    $150,090
    90th
    $161,610

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 196% Median Pharmacists salary is 96% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Anchorage, AK $163,200
    Florence, SC $149,780
    Grand Junction, CO $145,970
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $140,610

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,620
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Asheville, NC is $65.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.97 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Asheville, NC is 1.3% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $103,200 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,200.