Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $38,720 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $49,640
Employed locally 1,300
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $36,240
    50th (median)
    $38,720
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $49,640

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 39% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,210
    Physicians, All Other $364,620
    Pharmacists $133,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Greensboro, NC is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.58 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Greensboro, NC is 10.9% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,240.