Pharmacy Technician salary in Pennsylvania
What pharmacy technicians earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,040$19.25 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$36,160 – $46,870Top 10%: $51,290+
Jobs18,8801.03× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $44,880 | $21.58 | 9,030 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,780 | $20.09 | 4,270 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $38,490 | $18.50 | 1,160 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $36,280 | $17.44 | 940 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $39,940 | $19.20 | 910 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,680 | $18.11 | 680 |
| Lancaster, PA | $39,580 | $19.03 | 650 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,330 | $17.95 | 550 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $37,220 | $17.89 | 520 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $36,660 | $17.63 | 490 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $37,140 | $17.86 | 420 |
| Reading, PA | $36,860 | $17.72 | 410 |
| Erie, PA | $37,340 | $17.95 | 370 |
| Altoona, PA | $36,810 | $17.70 | 190 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $37,440 | $18.00 | 180 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,540 | $18.05 | 170 |
| State College, PA | $37,400 | $17.98 | 160 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,890 | $18.22 | 130 |
| Williamsport, PA | $38,500 | $18.51 | 100 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $37,320 | $17.94 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Ohio · $40,650 Oklahoma · $40,500 Missouri · $40,100 New Jersey · $39,610 Kentucky · $39,200 Mississippi · $39,040
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Pennsylvania?
Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania earned a median of $40,040 a year ($19.25 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $36,160 to $46,870.
Where in Pennsylvania do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, 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.