Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $43,990 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 600
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $48,050
    90th
    $61,480

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Anchorage, AK $50,440
    Grand Junction, CO $46,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $46,100
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $45,650

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,000
    Pharmacists$135,310
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$44,750
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72,630
    Dental Hygienists$80,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Fayetteville, NC is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Fayetteville, NC is 1.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.