How much does a pharmacy technician make in North Carolina?
$44,530a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in North Carolina. That is $21.41 an hour or $3,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.41
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,820Median: $44,530Highest 10%: $57,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 75th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 90th | $57,360 | $27.58 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $47,350 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $46,490 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,220 |
| Raleigh, NC | $46,130 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,770 |
| Greenville, NC | $45,310 |
| Asheville, NC | $45,160 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,930 |
| Wilmington, NC | $44,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $43,930 |
| Hickory, NC | $43,920 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $43,150 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $42,030 |
| Burlington, NC | $41,490 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $40,710 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $40,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 29. Iowa | $44,860 |
| 30. Virginia | $44,610 |
| 31. Indiana | $44,560 |
| 32. North Carolina | $44,530 |
| 33. Louisiana | $44,410 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $44,380 |
| 35. Michigan | $44,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $21.41 ($44,530 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $44,530 against $45,750 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for pharmacy technician pay?
North Carolina ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $47,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.