Pharmacists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $135,310 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.05
10th percentile $102,510
90th percentile $165,940
Employed locally 400
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,510
    25th
    $129,840
    50th (median)
    $135,310
    75th
    $157,840
    90th
    $165,940

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 230% Median Pharmacists salary is 130% 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 Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Dental Hygienists $80,300
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Fayetteville, NC is $65.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.50 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 1.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $102,510 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,840.