How much does a pharmacist make in North Carolina?
$138,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in North Carolina. That is $66.76 an hour or $11,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.76
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,700Median: $138,900Highest 10%: $169,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,700 | $48.88 | |
| 25th | $128,700 | $61.86 | |
| Median | $138,900 | $66.76 | |
| 75th | $159,000 | $76.45 | |
| 90th | $169,800 | $81.64 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $151,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $150,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 27. Illinois | $139,100 |
| 28. Maryland | $139,000 |
| 29. Iowa | $138,900 |
| 30. North Carolina | $138,900 |
| 31. Texas | $138,300 |
| 32. Massachusetts | $138,200 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $138,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $66.76 ($138,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $138,900 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for pharmacist pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays pharmacists the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $151,800 a year.
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.