DOL Median (North Carolina)
$127,000
vs National
+10.2%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$132,706
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$127,000
+10.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in North Carolina earns $127,000 in nominal terms, which is 10.2% above the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $132,706 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BALASAI PHARMACY, LLC | $146,224 | 1 |
| ZINOVIA & CO, LLC | $135,200 | 6 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| RXCAROLINA,LLCDBA ADAMS FARM PHARMACY | $134,000 | 2 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| HIKI INC. | $130,000 | 3 |
| RXCAROLINA, LLC | $129,700 | 2 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| Halls Drug Store LLC | $127,000 | 6 |
| zinovia & co LLc DBA Home Town Pharmacy | $125,778 | 1 |
| METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | $125,000 | 3 |
| BRAME HUIE PHARMACY, INC | $124,800 | 5 |
| DOUBLE D ENTERPRISES OF WILKES | $124,800 | 3 |
| KMART CORPORATION | $118,061 | 85 |
| NDSV DRUGS INC | $117,000 | 1 |
| Novant Health, Inc. | $115,815 | 6 |
| CLEVELAND COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $115,771 | 1 |
| UNC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | $115,483 | 1 |
| RX CARE 13 LLC | $114,400 | 5 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Pharmacists
Graham, WA · $3,042,000Ridgefield, CT · $210,320HEALSBURG, CA · $175,406East Brunswick, NJ · $171,600Novato, CA · $171,543Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Pharmacists make in North Carolina?
The median Pharmacists salary in North Carolina is $127,000 based on 217 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in North Carolina earns 10.2% more than the national median of $115,211, or $132,706 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.