Pharmacists Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $130,350 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.67
10th percentile $103,650
90th percentile $162,920
Employed locally 140
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,650
    25th
    $123,720
    50th (median)
    $130,350
    75th
    $152,010
    90th
    $162,920

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 227% Median Pharmacists salary is 127% 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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,880
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,030
    Paramedics $50,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Rocky Mount, NC is $62.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.10 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 5.2% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $103,650 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,720.