NC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Greenville, NC

Pharmacists in the Greenville area earn a median of $66.55 per hour, about $138,420 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $63.28 and $76.83. That ranks 125th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 39th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Greenville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Greenville.

Open Pharmacist roles in Greenville

PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist I - NICU

ECU Health · Greenville, NC

$124k–$180k/ year
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PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist I (NE)

ECU Health · Greenville, NC

$51.32–$74.80/ hour
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6 more open roles from employers in Greenville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Pharmacist I

ECU Health · Greenville, NC

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PermanentPosted 28 days ago

Pharmacist (NE)

ECU Health · Greenville, NC

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Pharmacist pay in Greenville, NC

The metro median is 2% above the North Carolina statewide median of $65.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 280 pharmacists employed in the Greenville metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.61).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$42.07$87,51036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$63.28$131,6204% below U.S. median
Median$66.55$138,4201% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.83$159,81016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$87.07$181,11032% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 125th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 39th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $66.55 median hour buys what $75.28 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.

Estimate your Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,396
  • Per year: $119,790
  • Per month: $9,982

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

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

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).

Hospitals in Greenville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Greenville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ecu Health Medical Center
Greenville, NC
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita
Greenville, NC
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Rocky Mount, NC35 mi$62.67/hr54,541
Jacksonville, NC60 mi$62.90/hr70,840
Wake Forest, NC69 mi$66.91/hr56,764
Raleigh, NC73 mi$66.91/hr499,825
Cary, NC82 mi$66.91/hr182,659
Apex, NC85 mi$66.91/hr75,977

Pharmacist jobs in North Carolina · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Greenville

Greenville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Greenville, NC?

Pharmacists in the Greenville metro area have a median pay of $66.55 per hour, about $138,420 a year. The middle half earn between $63.28 and $76.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Greenville ranks 39th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Greenville?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Greenville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greenville.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greenville 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 Greenville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville 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.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Greenville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

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

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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