SOC 292052

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

National Median

$43,460

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$43,460

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,100

Experienced (90th pct)

$59,450

Total Employed

487,920

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,100 - $36,920
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$36,920 - $48,580
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$48,580 - $59,450

Highest Paying Locations for Pharmacy Technicians

Napa, CA

$81,310

+87.1% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$70,740

+62.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$61,990

+42.6% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$61,290

+41.0% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$59,960

+38.0% vs national

Pharmacy Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Napa, CA	$81,310	190
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$70,740	2,080
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$61,990	4,460
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$61,290	460
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$59,960	5,330
Washington	$56,140	9,260
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$55,810	3,140
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$55,690	280
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$54,740	2,740
Vallejo, CA	$54,530	450
Walla Walla, WA	$53,890	80
Medford, OR	$53,280	270
Bend, OR	$53,080	210
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$52,480	140
Bellingham, WA	$52,020	240
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$51,680	230
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$51,600	830
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$51,380	130
Oregon	$51,210	4,570
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$51,010	300
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$50,630	270
Salem, OR	$50,600	390
Alaska	$50,440	870
Anchorage, AK	$50,440	520
Longview-Kelso, WA	$50,330	110
Grants Pass, OR	$49,920	90
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$49,770	300
California	$49,640	45,210
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$49,540	3,840
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$49,450	170
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$49,420	280
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$49,350	340
Rochester, MN	$49,300	400
Albany, OR	$49,270	110
Yakima, WA	$49,250	250
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$49,230	300
Fairbanks-College, AK	$49,200	90
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$49,200	410
Boulder, CO	$49,180	330
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$49,170	4,390
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$49,130	470
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$49,080	510
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$49,020	420
Cheyenne, WY	$49,000	150
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$48,920	870
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$48,880	340
Salinas, CA	$48,870	410
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$48,790	4,820
Bozeman, MT	$48,760	130
Coeur d'Alene, ID	$48,690	250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Pharmacy Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Pharmacy Technicians is $43,460, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Pharmacy Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Pharmacy Technicianss is Napa, CA, with a median salary of $81,310.

How much can an experienced Pharmacy Technicians make?

Top-earning Pharmacy Technicianss (90th percentile) make $59,450 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.