salary$141,360 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,740per year
Jobs in the area1,150people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Durham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 15.3% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Durham, NC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $141,360 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $102,870 and $165,740.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 15.3% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.