NC · Rocky Mount · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

Pay for pharmacists in the Rocky Mount area centers on $62.67 per hour, or about $130,350 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.48 and the upper quarter over $73.08. That ranks 328th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 144th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount. The free report below lists employers near Rocky Mount and what they pay.

Pharmacist pay in Rocky Mount, NC

The metro median is 4% below the North Carolina statewide median of $65.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 140 pharmacists employed in the Rocky Mount metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.83$103,65025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.48$123,72010% below U.S. median
Median$62.67$130,3505% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.08$152,01011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.33$162,93019% above U.S. median

How Rocky Mount ranks

  • 328th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 144th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th 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 Rocky Mount

  • Overall prices in Rocky Mount run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.67 median hour buys what $71.21 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$2,256
  • Per year: $112,806
  • Per month: $9,400

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rocky Mount

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 Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Unc Health Nash
Rocky Mount, 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
Greenville, NC35 mi$66.55/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC39 mi$66.91/hr56,764
Raleigh, NC48 mi$66.91/hr499,825
Cary, NC58 mi$66.91/hr182,659
Durham, NC61 mi$65.37/hr301,870
Apex, NC62 mi$66.91/hr75,977

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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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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Rocky Mount, NC?

Pharmacists in the Rocky Mount metro area have a median pay of $62.67 per hour, about $130,350 a year. The middle half earn between $59.48 and $73.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rocky Mount ranks 144th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 328th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Rocky Mount?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount, led by Unc Health Nash. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportRocky Mount, 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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