Licensed Pharmacy Tech Salary in the United States

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

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Pharmacy Tech in the United States is $35,427 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $40,656
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,577 to $38,164
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,982

Key Factors That Influence Licensed Pharmacy Tech Salaries

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

Top Paying Cities for Licensed 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: $44,684
  • San Francisco: $44,195
  • Oakland: $43,263

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Continuous Improvement (Mentioned in 3.4% Job Postings): A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once. Delivery (customer valued) processes are constantly evaluated and improved in the light of their efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility. Some see CIPs as a meta-process for most management systems (such as business process management, quality management, project management, and program management). W. Edwards Deming, a pioneer of the field, saw it as part of the 'system' whereby feedback from the process and customer were evaluated against organisational goals. The fact that it can be called a management process does not mean that it needs to be executed by 'management'; but rather merely that it makes decisions about the implementation of the delivery process and the design of the delivery process itself.
  • Inventory Control (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Inventory control or stock control can be broadly defined as "the activity of checking a shop’s stock." However, a more focused definition takes into account the more science-based, methodical practice of not only verifying a business' inventory but also focusing on the many related facets of inventory management (such as forecasting future demand) "within an organisation to meet the demand placed upon that business economically." Other facets of inventory control include supply chain management, production control, financial flexibility, and customer satisfaction. At the root of inventory control, however, is the inventory control problem, which involves determining when to order, how much to order, and the logistics (where) of those decisions. An extension of inventory control is the inventory control system. This may come in the form of a technological system and its programmed software used for managing various aspects of inventory problems , or it may refer to a methodology (which may include the use of technological barriers) for handling loss prevention in a business.
Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 3.83%
Continuous Improvement 3.4%
Inventory Control 2.13%

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 Licensed Pharmacy Tech's salary.

  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Inventory Control: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Oral Communication $43,221
22%
Inventory Control $41,449
17%
Initiative $38,261
8%

Licensed Pharmacy Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Licensed Pharmacy Tech roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Chemicals, offers compensation 30% above the average. Conversely, Licensed Pharmacy Tech positions in MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Licensed Pharmacy Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Licensed Pharmacy Tech

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Chemicals$46,055$22.030%

How Education impacts a Licensed Pharmacy Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Licensed 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 Licensed Pharmacy Tech with a No Diploma is between $28,259 and $31,744).

Licensed Pharmacy Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Licensed Pharmacy Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.1%
High School 45.5%
Associates 36.4%
Bachelors 9.1%
Masters 9.1%
Doctorate 0.0%

Licensed Pharmacy Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed 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 September 01, 2026
$32,577
Average $35,427/year
$38,164
$2,715
Average $2,952/month
$3,180
$626
Average $681/week
$734
$16
Average $17/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $38,164 $3,180 $734 $18
Average $35,427 $2,952 $681 $17
25th Percentile $32,577 $2,715 $626 $16

Most common benefits for Licensed Pharmacy Tech

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Licensed Pharmacy Tech

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FAQ about Licensed Pharmacy Tech

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Licensed Pharmacy Tech?

The Chemicals industry offers the highest average compensation for Licensed Pharmacy Tech roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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