Pharmacy Technician salary
What pharmacy technicians earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$45,750$22.00 per hour
Average pay$46,620$22.41 per hour
Middle half earn$37,850 – $49,990Top 10%: $61,040+
Jobs471,680Employed nationwide
Pharmacy Technician salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,030 | $18.77 | 8,510 | 4.03 |
| Alaska | $52,640 | $25.31 | 800 | 2.44 |
| Arizona | $47,640 | $22.90 | 12,970 | 4.01 |
| Arkansas | $38,680 | $18.60 | 4,560 | 3.5 |
| California | $55,110 | $26.50 | 39,860 | 2.19 |
| Colorado | $49,970 | $24.02 | 6,010 | 2.09 |
| Connecticut | $47,050 | $22.62 | 5,200 | 3.07 |
| Delaware | $46,430 | $22.32 | 1,480 | 3.06 |
| Florida | $43,590 | $20.96 | 38,460 | 3.87 |
| Georgia | $41,910 | $20.15 | 14,680 | 3.0 |
| Hawaii | $46,760 | $22.48 | 1,540 | 2.45 |
| Idaho | $46,420 | $22.32 | 2,950 | 3.44 |
| Illinois | $46,650 | $22.43 | 21,340 | 3.5 |
| Indiana | $44,560 | $21.42 | 10,790 | 3.37 |
| Iowa | $44,860 | $21.57 | 4,630 | 2.97 |
| Kansas | $43,310 | $20.82 | 4,270 | 2.97 |
| Kentucky | $39,200 | $18.84 | 8,870 | 4.43 |
| Louisiana | $44,410 | $21.35 | 6,700 | 3.46 |
| Maine | $45,400 | $21.83 | 2,070 | 3.23 |
| Maryland | $45,120 | $21.69 | 7,990 | 2.89 |
| Massachusetts | $46,470 | $22.34 | 10,150 | 2.79 |
| Michigan | $44,340 | $21.32 | 14,240 | 3.23 |
| Minnesota | $48,300 | $23.22 | 7,340 | 2.49 |
| Mississippi | $39,040 | $18.77 | 4,040 | 3.47 |
| Missouri | $40,100 | $19.28 | 12,610 | 4.29 |
| Montana | $49,400 | $23.75 | 1,340 | 2.62 |
| Nebraska | $46,610 | $22.41 | 2,660 | 2.59 |
| Nevada | $47,980 | $23.07 | 4,070 | 2.63 |
| New Hampshire | $47,360 | $22.77 | 1,970 | 2.88 |
| New Jersey | $39,610 | $19.04 | 14,020 | 3.27 |
| New Mexico | $46,630 | $22.42 | 2,550 | 2.93 |
| New York | $43,930 | $21.12 | 24,400 | 2.52 |
| North Carolina | $44,530 | $21.41 | 17,260 | 3.49 |
| North Dakota | $47,560 | $22.86 | 890 | 2.06 |
| Ohio | $40,650 | $19.55 | 17,820 | 3.21 |
| Oklahoma | $40,500 | $19.47 | 5,500 | 3.22 |
| Oregon | $54,900 | $26.39 | 4,320 | 2.2 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,040 | $19.25 | 18,880 | 3.11 |
| Rhode Island | $44,380 | $21.34 | 1,540 | 3.08 |
| South Carolina | $42,120 | $20.25 | 8,070 | 3.5 |
| South Dakota | $46,170 | $22.20 | 1,230 | 2.68 |
| Tennessee | $41,920 | $20.15 | 11,870 | 3.62 |
| Texas | $45,900 | $22.07 | 41,740 | 2.97 |
| Utah | $48,140 | $23.14 | 5,030 | 2.9 |
| Vermont | $47,940 | $23.05 | 760 | 2.5 |
| Virginia | $44,610 | $21.45 | 10,720 | 2.61 |
| Washington | $58,900 | $28.32 | 8,150 | 2.3 |
| West Virginia | $38,210 | $18.37 | 3,560 | 5.08 |
| Wisconsin | $45,970 | $22.10 | 9,540 | 3.24 |
| Wyoming | $48,260 | $23.20 | 600 | 2.15 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $77,360 | 200 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $75,490 | 1,780 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $61,800 | 370 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,320 | 4,630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,550 | 4,040 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $59,380 | 200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $58,670 | 440 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $58,590 | 2,460 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $58,470 | 2,820 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $58,250 | 100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $57,830 | 740 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $57,190 | 60 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,180 | 360 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $57,090 | 260 |
| Bend, OR | $56,950 | 220 |
Metro areas with the most pharmacy technicians
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 25,420 | $44,640 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 15,830 | $46,820 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 13,130 | $50,760 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 12,000 | $46,260 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 10,610 | $46,400 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 10,310 | $45,240 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 9,780 | $47,760 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 9,030 | $44,880 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 7,930 | $45,020 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 7,370 | $46,890 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 6,650 | $46,660 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 6,200 | $43,370 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 6,060 | $43,080 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 5,830 | $43,330 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 4,980 | $45,220 |
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Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make?
The median pay for pharmacy technicians in the U.S. was $45,750 a year ($22.00 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $37,850 and $49,990.
Which states pay pharmacy technicians the most?
The highest pay was in Washington ($58,900), California ($55,110), Oregon ($54,900), Alaska ($52,640), Colorado ($49,970). The lowest was in West Virginia ($38,210), Arkansas ($38,680), Alabama ($39,030).
How many pharmacy technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 471,680 people were employed as pharmacy technicians in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.