The average salary for a pharmacy technician in the United States is around $17,614 per year.
Avg Salary
Pharmacy technicians earn an average yearly salary of $17,614.
Wages typically start from $14,301 and go up to $21,695.
73% below national average Updated in 2023
Pharmacy technician earnings by seniority
Top-level pharmacy technician earnings begin at:
$10.43 per hour
$21,695 per year
Senior-level pharmacy technician earnings begin at:
$9.45 per hour
$19,656 per year
Mid-level pharmacy technician earnings begin at:
$8.47 per hour
$17,614 per year
Junior-level pharmacy technician earnings begin at:
$7.59 per hour
$15,785 per year
Starting level pharmacy technician earnings begin at:
$6.88 per hour
$14,301 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Pharmacy technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $46,760 |
| Washington | $46,690 |
| District of Columbia | $46,550 |
| Alaska | $46,470 |
| Oregon | $46,190 |
| North Dakota | $45,410 |
| Minnesota | $39,900 |
| Wyoming | $37,510 |
| Colorado | $37,390 |
| Utah | $37,390 |
| Arizona | $37,240 |
| Massachusetts | $37,240 |
| Nevada | $37,190 |
| Hawaii | $36,920 |
| Idaho | $36,910 |
| Montana | $36,880 |
| Maryland | $36,840 |
| New Hampshire | $36,820 |
| Rhode Island | $36,820 |
| New Jersey | $36,810 |
| Vermont | $36,800 |
| New York | $36,790 |
| New Mexico | $36,690 |
| South Dakota | $36,680 |
| Wisconsin | $36,670 |
| Connecticut | $36,640 |
| Nebraska | $36,640 |
| Illinois | $36,630 |
| Kansas | $36,630 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,630 |
| Iowa | $36,590 |
| Michigan | $36,590 |
| Florida | $36,550 |
| Virginia | $36,450 |
| Indiana | $36,360 |
| South Carolina | $36,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,290 |
| Maine | $36,140 |
| North Carolina | $35,930 |
| Louisiana | $35,870 |
| Mississippi | $35,640 |
| Tennessee | $35,520 |
| Ohio | $35,140 |
| Georgia | $35,000 |
| Missouri | $32,050 |
| Oklahoma | $30,610 |
| Kentucky | $30,140 |
| Alabama | $30,030 |
| Delaware | $30,020 |
| Texas | $30,000 |
| Arkansas | $29,650 |
| Guam | $29,300 |
| West Virginia | $29,280 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,240 |
How do pharmacy technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Pharmacy technicians earn 7% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than veterinary technologists but more than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary technologist salary | $19K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $19K |
| Dental assistant salary | $18K |
| Physical therapy assistant salary | $18K |
| Medical transcriptionist salary | $18K |
| Pharmacy technician salary | $18K |
| Phlebotomist salary | $16K |
| Surgical assistant salary | $11K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $10K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)