Pharmacy Technician salary in New Jersey
What pharmacy technicians earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,610$19.04 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$36,710 – $49,600Top 10%: $59,700+
Jobs14,0201.08× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,640 | $21.46 | 25,420 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $44,880 | $21.58 | 9,030 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $38,490 | $18.50 | 1,160 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $44,610 | $21.45 | 560 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $38,100 | $18.32 | 500 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,260 | $17.91 | 180 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $40,500 Missouri · $40,100 Pennsylvania · $40,040 Kentucky · $39,200 Mississippi · $39,040 Alabama · $39,030
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040 Therapists, All Other · $100,250
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in New Jersey?
Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey earned a median of $39,610 a year ($19.04 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $36,710 to $49,600.
Where in New Jersey do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $44,880.
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.