salary$151,790 a year$73 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,860per year
Jobs in the area480people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Wilmington?
Cheap. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 13.7% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Wilmington, NC area is $151,790 a year ($73 an hour). Most earn between $105,460 and $170,860.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 13.7% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.