Pharmacists Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $129,010 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.02
10th percentile $97,270
90th percentile $174,910
Employed locally 120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,270
    25th
    $114,380
    50th (median)
    $129,010
    75th
    $138,720
    90th
    $174,910

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 222% Median Pharmacists salary is 122% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,720
    Dental Hygienists $79,250
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,510
    Nurse Practitioners $106,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Goldsboro, NC is $62.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.06 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Goldsboro, NC is 6.2% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $97,270 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,380.