Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $39,010 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $32,960
90th percentile $51,460
Employed locally 950
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,960
    25th
    $35,000
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $46,280
    90th
    $51,460

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $46,480
    Logan, UT-ID $45,880
    Sheboygan, WI $44,660
    Gainesville, FL $43,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,770
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $40,890

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750
    Nurse Practitioners $110,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Augusta, GA-SC is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 10.2% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Augusta?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,960 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,000.