NC · Concord · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Concord, NC

Pharmacists in the Concord area earn a median of $67.28 per hour, about $139,950 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.45 and $76.83. That ranks 96th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 216th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Concord. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Concord.

Pharmacist pay in Concord, NC

The metro median is 3% above the North Carolina statewide median of $65.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,670 pharmacists employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$46.98$97,72029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.45$129,9006% below U.S. median
Median$67.28$139,9502% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.83$159,81016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.94$166,28021% above U.S. median

How Concord ranks

  • 96th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 216th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 13 North Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Concord

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $67.28 median hour buys what $69.11 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,422
  • Per year: $121,104
  • Per month: $10,092

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Concord

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Pharmacist roles in North Carolina

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Concord as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist I - NICU

ECU Health · Greenville, NC

$124k–$180k/ year
  • ['OTHER']
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist I (NE)

ECU Health · Greenville, NC

$51.32–$74.80/ hour
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PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist (NE)

ECU Health · Ahoskie, NC

$51.32–$74.80/ hour
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Hospitals in Concord

CMS lists 1 hospital in Concord, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
Concord, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Kannapolis, NC6 mi$67.28/hr60,521
Huntersville, NC13 mi$67.28/hr67,087
Winston-Salem, NC53 mi$66.10/hr255,769
High Point, NC55 mi$64.05/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC67 mi$64.05/hr307,381
Burlington, NC81 mi$64.14/hr61,365

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Concord

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Concord, NC?

Pharmacists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $67.28 per hour, about $139,950 a year. The middle half earn between $62.45 and $76.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Concord a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 216th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Concord?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Concord, led by Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Concord as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Concord?

The federal per diem benchmark in Concord is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportConcord, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Fayetteville, NC · 2 wage offers$69.18/ hr$68–$70
  • Advocate HealthNorth Carolina · 2 postings$68.62/ hr$55–$82
  • ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 6 postings$66.21/ hr$51–$87

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$52Median$67.41High$86

8 Pharmacist postings with published pay in North Carolina, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist I - NICUPermanent
    $124k–$180k/ year
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today
  2. Pharmacist IS Analyst IPermanent
    $124k–$180k/ year
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today

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