Pharmacists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $139,170 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $66.91
10th percentile $90,700
90th percentile $165,630
Employed locally 1,470
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,700
    25th
    $127,850
    50th (median)
    $139,170
    75th
    $153,470
    90th
    $165,630

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 145% Median Pharmacists salary is 45% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,890
    Physician Assistants$125,710
    Physicians, All Other$354,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Raleigh, NC is $66.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.35 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.2% above 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $90,700 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,850.