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Pharmacy Technicians in South Carolina earned a median of $42,120 a year ($20.25 an hour) in May 2025, 8% below the national median of $45,750; 8,070 were employed there, ranking #39 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $42,120 | $45,750 |
| Mean annual wage | $43,120 | $46,620 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.25 | $22.00 |
| 10th percentile | $35,500 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $36,990 | $37,850 |
| 75th percentile | $47,810 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $51,060 | $61,040 |
| Employment | 8,070 | 471,680 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.5 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.15 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.