Pharmacy Technician salary in Massachusetts
What pharmacy technicians earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,470$22.34 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$39,050 – $59,580Top 10%: $71,070+
Jobs10,1500.92× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,890 | $22.55 | 7,370 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $43,800 | $21.06 | 2,240 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,010 | $22.12 | 1,160 |
| Springfield, MA | $44,740 | $21.51 | 660 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $47,280 | $22.73 | 260 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $45,080 | $21.68 | 150 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $46,920 | $22.56 | 150 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $49,290 | $23.70 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Hawaii · $46,760 Illinois · $46,650 New Mexico · $46,630 Nebraska · $46,610 Delaware · $46,430 Idaho · $46,420
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Massachusetts?
Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts earned a median of $46,470 a year ($22.34 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $39,050 to $59,580.
Where in Massachusetts do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Barnstable Town, MA at $47,280.
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.