Pharmacy Technicians pay in Winston-Salem
In Winston-Salem (NC), the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $22.01 an hour ($45,770 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,750). It is 3% higher than the North Carolina median ($44,530).
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Winston-Salem (NC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| 25% of workers | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.01 | $45,770 |
| 75% of workers | $24.87 | $51,740 |
| 90% of workers | $30.20 | $62,820 |
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 (this page) | $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 Winston-Salem (NC)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $38,660 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,810 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,970 |
| Pharmacists | $135,710 |
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