Pharmacists Salary in North Carolina
Pharmacists in North Carolina earn a median of $138,860 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($140,910)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,430
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,670; the top 10% earn over $169,820. Nationally the range is $99,290 to $174,230.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Nurse Practitioners$128,990 median in North Carolina
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- Neurologists$325,550 median in North Carolina
- Preventive Medicine Physicians$260,330 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$134,540 median in North Carolina
- Allergists and Immunologists$260,330 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Pharmacists pay in North Carolina
How much do pharmacists make in North Carolina?
The median is $138,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,670 and the top 10% earn over $169,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for pharmacists?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $140,910). Living costs are not included.