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Pharmacy Technician Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$21.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,692/year ($3,058/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,260 Pharmacy Technician jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $44,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,692 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $44,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,164 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,407 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,268 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,692 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,058 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in North Carolina?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in North Carolina is $44,530 per year ($21.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,480 and $48,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $44,530, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $36,692 per year ($3,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 17,260 Pharmacy Technician jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.