Registered Pharmacy Tech Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Pharmacy Tech in the United States is $36,696 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,986
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,819 to $41,035
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,290
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Registered Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,035 $3,420 $789 $20
Average $36,696 $3,058 $706 $18
25th Percentile $32,819 $2,735 $631 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Registered Pharmacy Tech Salaries

A Registered 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 Registered Pharmacy Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Registered 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): $36,319
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $36,588
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,864
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,306
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,666
Levels Salary
Entry Level Registered Pharmacy Tech$36,319
Intermediate Level Registered Pharmacy Tech$36,588
Senior Level Registered Pharmacy Tech$37,864
Specialist Level Registered Pharmacy Tech$39,306
Expert Level Registered Pharmacy Tech$39,666
$36,319 0 yr
$36,588 < 2 yrs
$37,864 2-4 yrs
$39,306 5-8 yrs
$39,666 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Registered 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: $46,285
  • San Francisco: $45,778
  • Oakland: $44,813

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.46% 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.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Safety Training (Mentioned in 0.97% Job Postings): Providing learning programs designed to train employees on precautionary processes and procedures to perform their duties safely and effectively.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.46%
Housekeeping 1.36%
Safety Training 0.97%
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 Registered Pharmacy Tech's salary.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Effective Communication
$44,035
20%
Written Communication
$42,200
15%
Planning
$40,733
11%
Listening
$40,366
10%
Communicates Effectively
$39,265
7%
Leadership
$39,265
7%
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How Education impacts a Registered Pharmacy Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Registered Pharmacy Teches enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Registered Pharmacy Tech with a No Diploma is between $32,926 and $35,910).

Registered Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Registered Pharmacy Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 40.0%
High School 20.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Registered Pharmacy Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered 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 May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Registered Pharmacy Tech

Salaries for a Registered Pharmacy Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,112 in 2023 to around $36,695 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Registered Pharmacy Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Registered Pharmacy Tech Over Time

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2023
$37,112
2024
$36,949
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2024 $36,949
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Most common benefits for Registered Pharmacy Tech

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