Certified Pharmacy Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Certified Pharmacy Tech make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Pharmacy Tech in the United States is $37,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, a Certified Pharmacy Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,273
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,705 to $42,256
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $31,848
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Certified Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,256 $3,521 $813 $20
Average $37,843 $3,154 $728 $18
25th Percentile $34,705 $2,892 $667 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Pharmacy Tech Salaries

A Certified Pharmacy Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Pharmacy Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Pharmacy Tech's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $37,974
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,410
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,801
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,029
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,182
Levels Salary
Entry Level Certified Pharmacy Tech$37,974
Intermediate Level Certified Pharmacy Tech$38,410
Senior Level Certified Pharmacy Tech$39,801
Specialist Level Certified Pharmacy Tech$41,029
Expert Level Certified Pharmacy Tech$41,182
$37,974 0 yr
$38,410 < 2 yrs
$39,801 2-4 yrs
$41,029 5-8 yrs
$41,182 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Pharmacy Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $47,732
  • San Francisco: $47,263
  • Oakland: $46,214

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Pharmacy Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.63% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.63%
Billing 2.08%
Regulatory Compliance 1.1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Pharmacy Tech's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$46,926
24%
Patient Care
$44,277
17%
Commitment
$43,520
15%
Inventory Management
$42,763
13%
Eye Contact
$42,385
12%
Asset Protection
$42,385
12%
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How Education impacts a Certified Pharmacy Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Certified Pharmacy Teches enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Certified Pharmacy Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,845 and $40,113).

Certified Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Certified Pharmacy Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 65.6%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 16.5%
Masters 1.6%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Certified Pharmacy Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Pharmacy Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Certified Pharmacy Tech

Salaries for a Certified Pharmacy Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,038 in 2023 to around $50,455 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Pharmacy Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Certified Pharmacy Tech Over Time

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$51,940
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