How much does a pharmacy technician make in South Carolina?
$42,120a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in South Carolina. That is $20.25 an hour or $3,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.25
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,500Median: $42,120Highest 10%: $51,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| Median | $42,120 | $20.25 | |
| 75th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| 90th | $51,060 | $24.55 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $46,220 |
| Charleston, SC | $45,690 |
| Greenville, SC | $45,590 |
| Augusta, GA | $44,550 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $43,840 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $40,370 |
| Florence, SC | $39,350 |
| Columbia, SC | $39,170 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,860 |
| Sumter, SC | $38,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 36. New York | $43,930 |
| 37. Florida | $43,590 |
| 38. Kansas | $43,310 |
| 39. South Carolina | $42,120 |
| 40. Tennessee | $41,920 |
| 41. Georgia | $41,910 |
| 42. Ohio | $40,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $20.25 ($42,120 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $42,120 against $45,750 nationally, 8% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for pharmacy technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $46,220 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.