Pharmacist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 368 live Pharmacist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $171K, based on the 234 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 26th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Walgreens (116), CVS Health (93), Ingles Markets (21).
368+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 16, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
368+ Pharmacist Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 234 roles pay ~$171k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution234 jobs · 16 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution234 jobs · 16 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How North Carolina Compares for Pharmacist Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own pharmacist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Pharmacist pay in North Carolina sits level with the $138k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Washington leads at $164k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $138k | — | 3.9/10 | 800 |
| Washington#1 | $164k | +$26k | 4.2/10 | 541 |
| California#2 | $162k | +$23k | 4.0/10 | 1761 |
| Alaska#3 | $155k | +$17k | 4.6/10 | 71 |
| Georgiaborders | $141k | +$3k | 3.7/10 | 771 |
| Virginiaborders | $139k | +$1k | 4.2/10 | 630 |
| Tennesseeborders | $129k | −$10k | 3.9/10 | 532 |
| South Carolinaborders | $116k | −$22k | 3.5/10 | 427 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Pharmacist Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking pharmacist jobs in north carolina. With 368+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Pharmacist Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 2/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for pharmacist jobs in north carolina include CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart, ECU Health Medical Center, and more. Positions span pharmacist jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for pharmacist jobs in north carolina, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 34,178+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Pharmacist jobs in North Carolina.
How much do pharmacists earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of pharmacists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid pharmacists jobs available?
Some pharmacists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which pharmacists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every pharmacist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring pharmacists in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for pharmacist roles include CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart, ECU Health Medical Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many pharmacist jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 368 pharmacists positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Pharmacist Jobs in North Carolina
Walgreens116 open roles here · WLB 74/100CVS Health93 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Ingles Markets21 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Costco Wholesale10 open roles here · WLB 75/100American Addiction Centers9 open roles here · WLB 47/100
Publix8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Cape Fear Valley Health7 open roles here · WLB 68/100Duke University7 open roles here · WLB 62/100