Pharmacy Aide salary in North Carolina
What pharmacy aides earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,530$17.08 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$33,970 – $37,840Top 10%: $43,660+
Jobs1,1800.94× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,540 | $17.09 | 300 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $39,390 | $18.94 | 160 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $34,660 | $16.67 | 100 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $34,950 | $16.81 | 80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $37,000 | $17.79 | 70 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $35,760 | $17.19 | 70 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $34,240 | $16.46 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,320 | $17.94 | 60 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $31,390 | $15.09 | 50 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,040 | $17.81 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
South Carolina · $36,140 Michigan · $36,130 South Dakota · $36,130 Indiana · $35,890 Maryland · $35,170 Florida · $35,160
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in North Carolina?
Pharmacy Aides in North Carolina earned a median of $35,530 a year ($17.08 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $33,970 to $37,840.
Where in North Carolina do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Raleigh-Cary, NC at $39,390.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.