How much does a pharmacist make in Charlotte?
$150,600a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $72.39 an hour or $12,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.39
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,770Median: $150,600Highest 10%: $173,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,770 | $44.12 | |
| 25th | $131,800 | $63.37 | |
| Median | $150,600 | $72.39 | |
| 75th | $167,100 | $80.34 | |
| 90th | $173,900 | $83.62 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Wilmington, NC | $151,800 |
| Greenville, NC | $143,500 |
| Durham, NC | $141,400 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $140,200 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $139,200 |
| Greensboro, NC | $138,200 |
| Hickory, NC | $137,200 |
| Asheville, NC | $136,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $136,300 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $135,700 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $133,300 |
| Raleigh, NC | $133,100 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $132,900 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $132,200 |
| Burlington, NC | $130,700 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $72.39 ($150,600 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $150,600 against $140,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $138,900, so Charlotte pays 8% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for pharmacist pay?
83 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.