Pharmacists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Pharmacists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $134,510 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.2% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 11,340 pharmacists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $129,010 to $139,950 depending on location.
$134,510
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$139,950
Highest paying metro
$129,010
Lowest paying metro
11,340
Employed in North Carolina
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Pharmacists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $139,950 | $129,890 | $159,800 | 2,670 |
| Raleigh, NC | $139,170 | $127,850 | $153,470 | 1,470 |
| Greenville, NC | $138,420 | $131,630 | $159,810 | 280 |
| Winston, NC | $137,490 | $123,510 | $153,730 | 1,020 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $136,760 | $122,760 | $145,710 | 110 |
| Durham, NC | $135,970 | $131,970 | $158,620 | 1,120 |
| Asheville, NC | $135,670 | $128,200 | $150,090 | 490 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $135,310 | $129,840 | $157,840 | 400 |
| Hickory, NC | $135,230 | $125,420 | $151,870 | 320 |
| Central North Carolina | $133,620 | $126,910 | $151,370 | 510 |
| Burlington, NC | $133,420 | $120,740 | $154,580 | 150 |
| Greensboro, NC | $133,230 | $119,630 | $150,130 | 830 |
| Wilmington, NC | $133,100 | $126,750 | $152,740 | 440 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $132,510 | $127,400 | $151,730 | 570 |
| Western North Carolina | $131,130 | $125,980 | $140,530 | 610 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $130,840 | $115,210 | $144,980 | 90 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $130,350 | $123,720 | $152,010 | 140 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $129,010 | $114,380 | $138,720 | 120 |