Pharmacist Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median pharmacist in the Charlotte area earns $150,580 a year ($72.39 an hour), 7% above the U.S. median ($140,910) and 8% above the North Carolina median ($138,860). Half of the 2,530 pharmacists there earn between $131,800 and $167,110.
Median $150,580
10th: $91,77090th: $173,930
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $91,770 | $101,670 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $131,800 | $128,660 | $129,380 |
| Median | $150,580 | $138,860 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $167,110 | $159,010 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $173,930 | $169,820 | $174,230 |
| Average | $143,690 | $137,990 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 2,530 | 11,430 | 321,970 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Raleigh, NC: $133,120
- San Jose, CA: $199,040
- San Francisco, CA: $177,410
- Sacramento, CA: $172,680
- Portland, OR: $168,830
- San Diego, CA: $165,130
- Seattle, WA: $162,870
- Riverside, CA: $161,870
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.