Pharmacists Salary in Burlington, NC

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

Median annual salary $133,420 -3% vs national
Median hourly $64.14
10th percentile $96,000
90th percentile $154,580
Employed locally 150
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,000
    25th
    $120,740
    50th (median)
    $133,420
    75th
    $154,580
    90th
    $154,580

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,445 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 207% Median Pharmacists salary is 107% 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 Burlington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,210
    Registered Nurses $87,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,650
    Emergency Medical Technicians $47,450
    Dental Hygienists $90,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Burlington, NC is $64.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.66 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Burlington, NC is 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $96,000 per year in Burlington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,740.