Pharmacists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $133,230 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.05
10th percentile $56,260
90th percentile $170,210
Employed locally 830
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,260
    25th
    $119,630
    50th (median)
    $133,230
    75th
    $150,130
    90th
    $170,210

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 211% Median Pharmacists salary is 111% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,720
    Physicians, All Other $364,620
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Greensboro, NC is $64.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.45 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Greensboro, NC is 3.1% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $56,260 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,630.