Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $41,060 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.74
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $51,650
Employed locally 2,240
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $41,060
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $51,650

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 57% 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710
    Physicians, All Other $354,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $19.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 5.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.