Pharmacist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 369 live Pharmacist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $171K, based on the 237 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 25th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Walgreens (117), CVS Health (80), Ingles Markets (20).
369+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 23, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 237 roles pay ~$171k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
237 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
237 jobs · 17 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Pharmacist Pay in North Carolina: Live Market and State Comparison
Live pharmacist listings in North Carolina today, then North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 369
- Live median
- $171k
- 75th $171k · n=237
- 12-mo median
- $138k
- Pay rank
- #25 of 51
- Work-life
- 3.8/10 · #30
- 12-mo postings
- 834
Pharmacist pay in North Carolina sits level with the $138k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Washington leads at $165k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NC | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $138k | — | 3.8/10 | 834 |
| Washington#1 | $165k | +$27k | 4.2/10 | 563 |
| California#2 | $162k | +$23k | 4.0/10 | 1814 |
| Alaska#3 | $155k | +$16k | 4.6/10 | 72 |
| Georgiaborders | $141k | +$3k | 3.6/10 | 811 |
| Virginiaborders | $139k | +$1k | 4.1/10 | 672 |
| Tennesseeborders | $129k | −$9k | 3.8/10 | 550 |
| South Carolinaborders | $117k | −$22k | 3.5/10 | 443 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 23, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Walgreens (117), CVS Health (80), Ingles Markets (20)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $58k) · 28% offer loan repayment (share of 367 active North Carolina Pharmacist listings)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
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 pharmacist 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 pharmacist 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 Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Health, Duke University, 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 369 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
Walgreens117 open roles here · WLB 74/100CVS Health80 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Ingles Markets20 open roles here · WLB 76/100
Walmart14 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Costco Wholesale10 open roles here · WLB 75/100American Addiction Centers9 open roles here · WLB 47/100
Duke University9 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Publix8 open roles here · WLB 75/100