Pharmacist Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #31 of 51 · NC
2.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $137,990 ≈ $66/hr
Median annual salary $138,860
Employment 11,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $101,670P25 $128,660 Median $138,860P75 $159,010P90 $169,820
About 80% of pharmacists in North Carolina earn between $101,670 and $169,820. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean pharmacist salary in North Carolina is $137,990, about 2.1% below the U.S. average ($140,920). That works out to roughly $66/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $151,790 | $144,900 | 480 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $150,580 | $143,690 | 2,530 |
| Greenville, NC | $143,480 | $142,760 | 270 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $141,360 | $140,040 | 1,150 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $140,220 | $139,150 | 400 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $139,210 | $134,990 | 100 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $138,180 | $134,510 | 710 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $137,180 | $137,440 | 330 |