salary$133,120 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,060per year
Jobs in the area1,730people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Raleigh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 16.4% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $133,120 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $101,720 and $165,060.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 16.4% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.