Pharmacy Tech Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pharmacy Tech in the United States is $44,388 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,448
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,732 to $48,607
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,493
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Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,607 $4,051 $935 $23
Average $44,388 $3,699 $854 $21
25th Percentile $39,732 $3,311 $764 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Pharmacy Tech Salaries

A 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.

Top Paying Cities for 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: $55,986
  • San Francisco: $55,436
  • Oakland: $54,206

What Skills Can Increase a Pharmacy Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.85% 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 2.29% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.85%
Billing 2.29%
Packaging 1.64%
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 Pharmacy Tech's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Safety Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$52,377
18%
Preventive Maintenance
$46,163
4%
Safety Procedures
$45,719
3%
Coordination
$44,831
1%
Leadership
$44,831
1%
Products and Services
$44,831
1%
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How Education impacts a Pharmacy Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 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 Pharmacy Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,172 and $47,015).

Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pharmacy Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 62.7%
Associates 18.0%
Bachelors 17.3%
Masters 1.1%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Pharmacy Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pharmacy Tech

Salaries for a Pharmacy Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,814 in 2023 to around $53,556 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pharmacy Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pharmacy Tech Over Time

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2023
$54,814
2024
$54,310
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$53,556
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2023 $54,814
2024 $54,310
2025 $53,556
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Most common benefits for Pharmacy Tech

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