Pharmacy Technician salary in Kentucky
What pharmacy technicians earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,200$18.84 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$36,330 – $46,470Top 10%: $52,640+
Jobs8,8701.46× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,490 | $19.47 | 3,380 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $42,880 | $20.62 | 2,750 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40,700 | $19.57 | 1,380 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,130 | $17.85 | 1,070 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,470 | $18.01 | 920 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $38,730 | $18.62 | 800 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,760 | $17.67 | 730 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,930 | $17.75 | 700 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $42,240 | $20.31 | 370 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,210 | $17.89 | 310 |
| Owensboro, KY | $40,000 | $19.23 | 260 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,150 | $17.86 | 210 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,750 | $18.15 | 210 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Missouri · $40,100 Pennsylvania · $40,040 New Jersey · $39,610 Mississippi · $39,040 Alabama · $39,030 Arkansas · $38,680
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Kentucky?
Pharmacy Technicians in Kentucky earned a median of $39,200 a year ($18.84 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $36,330 to $46,470.
Where in Kentucky do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $42,880.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.