salary$135,710 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,280per year
Jobs in the area1,010people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Winston-Salem?
Cheap. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 12.9% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $135,710 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $65,100 and $167,280.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 12.9% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.