Pharmacists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $139,950 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $67.28
10th percentile $97,710
90th percentile $166,270
Employed locally 2,670
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,710
    25th
    $129,890
    50th (median)
    $139,950
    75th
    $159,800
    90th
    $166,270

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 174% Median Pharmacists salary is 74% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,770
    Physician Assistants $132,110
    Physicians, All Other $327,040
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $67.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.62 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 1.8% above 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $97,710 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,890.