Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Durham, NC

1,380 pharmacy technicians employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.76/hour ($47,350/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median pharmacy technician salary in Durham, NC is $22.76/hour ($47,350/year), with a typical range of $41,040 to $53,550 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Durham, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Durham metro. Half of Pharmacy Technicians earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $41,040 $47,350 $53,550
25th$41,040 Median$47,350 75th$53,550 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 29-2052, Pharmacy Technician). Full Pharmacy Technician salary guide →

What is a Pharmacy Technician salary in Durham?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Durham, NC is $22.76/hour ($47,350/year), with a typical range of $41,040 to $53,550 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,380 pharmacy technicians employed in the Durham metro area.

Pharmacy Technician pay bands in Durham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Pharmacy Technician

Typical staff band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$40,247–$56,346
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Typical lead band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$40,247–$55,494
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Typical senior band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$40,247–$58,051
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Pharmacy Technician

Typical mid level band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$40,957–$59,755
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Pharmacy Technician

Typical staff band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$45,219–$59,755
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder — Durham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Durham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Pharmacy Technician0–2 yrs$34,092
  2. Mid Pharmacy Technician2–5 yrs$44,982
  3. Senior Pharmacy Technician5–8 yrs$56,820
  4. Staff Pharmacy Technician8–12 yrs$68,657
  5. Lead Pharmacy Technician12+ yrs$80,495

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 29-2052, Pharmacy Technician).

Employers in the Pharmacy Technician hiring market in Durham

  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Durham post Pharmacy Technician jobs

Employers in the Durham metro typically post Pharmacy Technician roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Pharmacy Technician in Durham, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician earn in Durham, NC?
Median $22.76/hour ($47,350/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $41,040–$53,550. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Durham?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,380 Pharmacy Technician roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Durham employers use for Pharmacy Technician?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Pharmacy Technician jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Pharmacy Technician openings in Durham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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