Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician in the United States is $37,943 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

However, an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,781
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,832 to $42,569
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,000
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Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $42,569 $3,547 $819 $20
Average $37,943 $3,162 $730 $18
25th Percentile $34,832 $2,903 $670 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Salaries

An Entry Level Pharmacy Technician'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 Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician'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): $37,640
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,072
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,451
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,668
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,820
Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Pharmacy Technician$37,640
Intermediate Level Entry Level Pharmacy Technician$38,072
Senior Level Entry Level Pharmacy Technician$39,451
Specialist Level Entry Level Pharmacy Technician$40,668
Expert Level Entry Level Pharmacy Technician$40,820
$37,640 0 yr
$38,072 < 2 yrs
$39,451 2-4 yrs
$40,668 5-8 yrs
$40,820 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Pharmacy Technicians

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: $47,857
  • San Francisco: $47,387
  • Oakland: $46,336

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician'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 an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician'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
$47,049
24%
Patient Care
$44,393
17%
Commitment
$43,634
15%
Inventory Management
$42,875
13%
Eye Contact
$42,496
12%
Asset Protection
$42,496
12%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Pharmacy Technicians 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 an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $37,845 and $40,113).

Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Pharmacy Technician
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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Entry Level Pharmacy Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician'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 Entry Level Pharmacy Technician

Salaries for an Entry Level Pharmacy Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,563 in 2023 to around $50,011 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Pharmacy Technician salary trends, .

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