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Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician I - Cancer Center
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
$18.01–$26.25/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Greenville, NC
Pharmacy Technicians in the Greenville area earn a median of $20.98 per hour, about $43,640 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.23 and $21.74. That ranks 120th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 33rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Greenville. The free report below lists employers near Greenville and what they pay.
- $20.98median pay per hour, Greenville
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 390pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Greenville
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Clinical Pharmacy Technician I - Medication Reconciliation PRN
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
$18.01–$26.25/ hour
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Retail-Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
$18.00–$24.74/ hour
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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
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The metro median is 9% above the North Carolina statewide median of $19.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 390 pharmacy technicians employed in the Greenville metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.09 | $35,550 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.23 | $35,840 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.98 | $43,640 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.74 | $45,220 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.87 | $55,890 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Greenville ranks
- 120th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 33rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 13 North Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Greenville
- Overall prices in Greenville run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.98 median hour buys what $23.73 buys at the national price level, 14% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Greenville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$755
- Per year: $37,764
- Per month: $3,147
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greenville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Greenville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Greenville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Greenville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center Greenville, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita Greenville, NC | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount, NC | 35 mi | $17.80/hr | 54,541 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 60 mi | $17.54/hr | 70,840 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 69 mi | $19.74/hr | 56,764 |
| Raleigh, NC | 73 mi | $19.74/hr | 499,825 |
| Cary, NC | 82 mi | $19.74/hr | 182,659 |
| Apex, NC | 85 mi | $19.74/hr | 75,977 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in North Carolina · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Greenville, NC?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Greenville metro area have a median pay of $20.98 per hour, about $43,640 a year. The middle half earn between $17.23 and $21.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Greenville a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Greenville ranks 33rd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 120th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Greenville?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Greenville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greenville.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greenville as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Greenville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 3 postings$22.13/ hr$18–$26
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 4 postings$27.32/ hr$22–$34
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
- MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$27.32High$33
7 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in North Carolina, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 Pharm Tech roles
- Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician I - Cancer CenterPermanent$18.01–$26.25/ hour
- Clinical Pharmacy Technician I - Medication Reconciliation PRNPer diem$18.01–$26.25/ hour
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