Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,110 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Florence earn between $35,320 and $47,760.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,850 | $3,488 | $20.12 |
| Median | $39,350 | $3,279 | $18.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,320 | $2,943 | $16.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,760 | $3,980 | $22.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Florence earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($43,120) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $41,850 | $39,350 | $33,120 | $50,110 | 460 |
| South Carolina | $43,120 | $42,120 | $35,500 | $51,060 | 8,070 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Florence
On the average salary of $41,850, a single filer in Florence takes home about $35,262 a year, or $2,939 a month and $1,356 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $41,850 buys what about $48,229 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 6th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($45,780).
- Charleston$45,780
- Spartanburg$44,320
- Greenville$44,140
- Hilton Head Island$43,440
- Columbia$42,210
- Florence$41,850
- Myrtle Beach$41,340
- Sumter$41,240
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Florence: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Florence?
$20.12 an hour on average, and $18.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Florence?
About $35,262 a year ($2,939 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,850.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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