Pharmacy Technician salary in South Carolina
What pharmacy technicians earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,120$20.25 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$36,990 – $47,810Top 10%: $51,060+
Jobs8,0701.15× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in South 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 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,170 | $18.83 | 1,470 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,690 | $21.97 | 1,420 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $45,590 | $21.92 | 1,270 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $44,550 | $21.42 | 880 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $43,840 | $21.08 | 630 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,860 | $18.68 | 570 |
| Florence, SC | $39,350 | $18.92 | 460 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $38,060 | $18.30 | 350 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,050 | $17.81 | 310 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $40,370 | $19.41 | 290 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36,880 | $17.73 | 220 |
| Sumter, SC | $38,820 | $18.66 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Florida · $43,590 Kansas · $43,310 Tennessee · $41,920 Georgia · $41,910 Ohio · $40,650 Oklahoma · $40,500
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370 Physical Therapists · $101,330
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in South Carolina?
Pharmacy Technicians in South Carolina earned a median of $42,120 a year ($20.25 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $36,990 to $47,810.
Where in South Carolina do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $46,220.
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.