Pharmacy Technician salary in Louisiana
What pharmacy technicians earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,410$21.35 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$37,740 – $47,970Top 10%: $52,920+
Jobs6,7001.14× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,020 | $22.13 | 1,410 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,550 | $21.90 | 1,160 |
| Lafayette, LA | $40,180 | $19.32 | 690 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $44,890 | $21.58 | 640 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $45,700 | $21.97 | 450 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,160 | $18.83 | 380 |
| Alexandria, LA | $39,830 | $19.15 | 320 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $39,110 | $18.81 | 320 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $41,520 | $19.96 | 290 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,700 | $18.60 | 290 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $44,650 | $21.47 | 260 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,920 | $18.71 | 250 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,790 | $20.57 | 180 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Iowa · $44,860 Virginia · $44,610 Indiana · $44,560 North Carolina · $44,530 Rhode Island · $44,380 Michigan · $44,340
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,460
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Louisiana?
Pharmacy Technicians in Louisiana earned a median of $44,410 a year ($21.35 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $37,740 to $47,970.
Where in Louisiana do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $46,020.
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.