Pharmacy Technician salary in North Carolina
What pharmacy technicians earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,530$21.41 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$37,480 – $48,480Top 10%: $57,360+
Jobs17,2601.15× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician 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 | $46,220 | $22.22 | 3,970 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $46,130 | $22.18 | 2,430 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $43,930 | $21.12 | 1,990 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,770 | $22.01 | 1,540 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $47,350 | $22.76 | 1,380 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $44,930 | $21.60 | 1,240 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $39,460 | $18.97 | 1,050 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,680 | $18.60 | 1,020 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,040 | $18.29 | 940 |
| Asheville, NC | $45,160 | $21.71 | 680 |
| Wilmington, NC | $44,300 | $21.30 | 670 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,490 | $22.35 | 580 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $43,920 | $21.11 | 580 |
| Greenville, NC | $45,310 | $21.78 | 370 |
| Burlington, NC | $41,490 | $19.95 | 240 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,700 | $19.57 | 220 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $40,710 | $19.57 | 170 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $42,030 | $20.21 | 160 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $43,150 | $20.75 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Iowa · $44,860 Virginia · $44,610 Indiana · $44,560 Louisiana · $44,410 Rhode Island · $44,380 Michigan · $44,340
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 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 Physician Assistants · $129,360
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in North Carolina?
Pharmacy Technicians in North Carolina earned a median of $44,530 a year ($21.41 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $37,480 to $48,480.
Where in North Carolina do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $47,350.
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.