Pharmacists Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $133,620 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.24
10th percentile $100,660
90th percentile $160,140
Employed locally 510
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,660
    25th
    $126,910
    50th (median)
    $133,620
    75th
    $151,370
    90th
    $160,140

    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

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,020
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,190
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,060
    Paramedics$46,530
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Central North Carolina is $64.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.85 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Central North Carolina is 2.8% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,660 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,910.