Pharmacists Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $131,130 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.04
10th percentile $100,660
90th percentile $158,170
Employed locally 610
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,660
    25th
    $125,980
    50th (median)
    $131,130
    75th
    $140,530
    90th
    $158,170

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Paramedics $46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,160
    Physicians, All Other $371,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Western North Carolina is $63.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.27 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Western North Carolina is 4.6% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,660 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,980.