Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $38,200 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.36
10th percentile $30,270
90th percentile $49,200
Employed locally 550
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,270
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $38,200
    75th
    $44,930
    90th
    $49,200

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,550
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,520
    Morgantown, WV $40,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,880
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,140
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $36,880

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,370
    Pharmacists $132,930
    General Internal Medicine Physicians $63,290
    Nurse Practitioners $119,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Charleston, WV is $18.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Charleston, WV is 12.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,270 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.