Pharmacists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $135,230 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.01
10th percentile $102,470
90th percentile $160,260
Employed locally 320
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,470
    25th
    $125,420
    50th (median)
    $135,230
    75th
    $151,870
    90th
    $160,260

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 224% Median Pharmacists salary is 124% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Hickory, NC is $65.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.90 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Hickory, 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $102,470 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,420.