Pharmacists Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $132,510 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.71
10th percentile $101,920
90th percentile $164,870
Employed locally 570
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,920
    25th
    $127,400
    50th (median)
    $132,510
    75th
    $151,730
    90th
    $164,870

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,750
    Paramedics $47,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Eastern North Carolina is $63.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacists salary in Eastern North Carolina is 3.6% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $101,920 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,400.