Pharmacists Salary in Jacksonville, NC

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

Median annual salary $130,840 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.90
10th percentile $75,040
90th percentile $162,850
Employed locally 90
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,040
    25th
    $115,210
    50th (median)
    $130,840
    75th
    $144,980
    90th
    $162,850

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 203% Median Pharmacists salary is 103% 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 Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,860
    Psychiatric Technicians $33,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,480
    Dental Hygienists $77,220
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,920
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Jacksonville, NC is $62.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.00 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Jacksonville, NC is 4.8% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $75,040 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,210.