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Pharmacy Technician Salary (2025)

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in dispensing medications.

$37,790
Median Annual
$18/hr
Hourly Rate
$28,000
Entry Level
$52,000
Senior Level

Salary Range

$28,000
$52,000

Median: $37,790 — positioned between entry and senior

Top Paying States for Pharmacy Technicians

StateEst. Annual Salaryvs. National
Hawaii$54,000+43%
California$52,000+38%
New York$48,000+27%
Alaska$47,000+24%
Massachusetts$47,000+24%
New Jersey$45,000+19%
Connecticut$45,000+19%
Washington$43,000+14%

Estimates based on cost-of-living index adjustments. Actual salaries vary by employer and experience.

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician

Most Pharmacy Technician positions require: High school diploma + certification. Salaries typically increase significantly with experience and specialization.

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