Pharmacy Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $21.41 an hour ($44,530 a year). About 17,260 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). North Carolina ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.22 | $35,820 |
| 25% of workers | $18.02 | $37,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.41 | $44,530 |
| 75% of workers | $23.31 | $48,480 |
| 90% of workers | $27.58 | $57,360 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $47,350 | 1,380 |
| Fayetteville | $46,490 | 580 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,220 | 3,970 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $46,130 | 2,430 |
| Winston-Salem | $45,770 | 1,540 |
| Greenville | $45,310 | 370 |
| Asheville | $45,160 | 680 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $44,930 | 1,240 |
| Wilmington | $44,300 | 670 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $43,920 | 580 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $43,150 | 160 |
| Goldsboro | $42,030 | 160 |
| Burlington | $41,490 | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $40,710 | 170 |
| Rocky Mount | $40,700 | 220 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $38,460 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,270 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Phlebotomists | $43,330 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,620 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $50,190 |
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