Pharmacists Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $133,100 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.99
10th percentile $103,230
90th percentile $160,650
Employed locally 440
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,230
    25th
    $126,750
    50th (median)
    $133,100
    75th
    $152,740
    90th
    $160,650

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 181% Median Pharmacists salary is 81% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Physical Therapists $84,800
    Dental Hygienists $91,320
    Physicians, All Other $252,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Wilmington, NC is $63.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.15 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Wilmington, NC is 3.2% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $103,230 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,750.