Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $44,040 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $56,430
Employed locally 1,410
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $44,040
    75th
    $48,900
    90th
    $56,430

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $46,080
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $43,850
    Wisconsin $43,620
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,770
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,620
    Physicians, All Other$163,900
    Nurse Practitioners$123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,010
    Pharmacists$140,390
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Charleston, SC is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Charleston, SC is 1.3% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.