Pharmacists Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $135,970 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $65.37
10th percentile $99,170
90th percentile $159,780
Employed locally 1,120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,170
    25th
    $131,970
    50th (median)
    $135,970
    75th
    $158,620
    90th
    $159,780

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 168% Median Pharmacists salary is 68% 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 Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,660
    Nurse Practitioners $127,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,650
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,960
    Physician Assistants $125,210
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $80,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Durham?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Durham, NC is $65.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.69 or more per hour.

    Is Durham above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Durham, NC is 1.1% 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $99,170 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,970.