Pharmacist Salary in Raleigh, NC
Updated
The median pharmacist in the Raleigh area earns $133,120 a year ($64.00 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and 4% below the North Carolina median ($138,860). Half of the 1,730 pharmacists there earn between $128,950 and $157,760.
Median $133,120
10th: $101,72090th: $165,060
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,720 | $101,670 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $128,950 | $128,660 | $129,380 |
| Median | $133,120 | $138,860 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $157,760 | $159,010 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $165,060 | $169,820 | $174,230 |
| Average | $135,270 | $137,990 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 1,730 | 11,430 | 321,970 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
Paid less than $133,120? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payPharmacist pay in other cities
- Charlotte, NC: $150,580
- 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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Raleigh, NC
- Registered Nurse: $84,830
- Nurse Practitioner: $128,150
- Physical Therapist: $99,900
- Dental Hygienist: $98,800
- Speech-Language Pathologist: $87,400
- Occupational Therapist: $84,080
- All jobs in Raleigh, NC
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.