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Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Huntersville, NC
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Huntersville area is $20.56 per hour ($42,770 a year), with the typical range running from $18.06 to $22.78. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Huntersville and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Huntersville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Huntersville.
- $20.56median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 3,550pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 7% above the North Carolina statewide median of $19.17 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,550 pharmacy technicians employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.64 | $36,690 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.06 | $37,560 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.56 | $42,770 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.78 | $47,380 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.02 | $54,120 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Huntersville ranks
- 135th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 147th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Huntersville
- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.56 median hour buys what $21.12 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Huntersville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$740
- Per year: $37,008
- Per month: $3,084
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Huntersville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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. 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 Huntersville
CMS lists 1 hospital in Huntersville, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Huntersville, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville, NC | 12 mi | $20.56/hr | 52,884 |
| Concord, NC | 13 mi | $20.56/hr | 112,395 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 59 mi | $20.88/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 64 mi | $18.62/hr | 118,601 |
| Greensboro, NC | 75 mi | $18.62/hr | 307,381 |
| Burlington, NC | 91 mi | $17.62/hr | 61,365 |
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.
North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Huntersville, NC?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $20.56 per hour, about $42,770 a year. The middle half earn between $18.06 and $22.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Huntersville a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 147th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Huntersville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Huntersville.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Huntersville 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 Huntersville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Huntersville is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 4 postings$27.32/ hr$22–$34
- ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 3 postings$22.13/ hr$18–$26
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
- MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
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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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