Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $38,420 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.47
10th percentile $34,640
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 600
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,640
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $38,420
    75th
    $45,500
    90th
    $47,420

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 36% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480
    Pharmacists $135,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Hickory, NC is $18.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.55 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 11.6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,640 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.