Pharmacy Technician Salary (2026): How Much Do Pharmacy Technicians Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$45,195
Per Hour$21.73
Total Jobs$471,680
Highest Paying StateWashington

Pharmacy Technician Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Washington$58,900▲ 30%$8,150
2California$55,110▲ 22%$39,860
3Oregon$54,900▲ 21%$4,320
4Alaska$52,640▲ 16%$800
5Colorado$49,970▲ 11%$6,010
6Montana$49,400▲ 9%$1,340
7Minnesota$48,300▲ 7%$7,340
8Wyoming$48,260▲ 7%$600
9Utah$48,140▲ 7%$5,030
10Nevada$47,980▲ 6%$4,070
11Vermont$47,940▲ 6%$760
12Arizona$47,640▲ 5%$12,970
13North Dakota$47,560▲ 5%$890
14District of Columbia$47,410▲ 5%$1,130
15New Hampshire$47,360▲ 5%$1,970
16Connecticut$47,050▲ 4%$5,200
17Hawaii$46,760▲ 3%$1,540
18Illinois$46,650▲ 3%$21,340
19New Mexico$46,630▲ 3%$2,550
20Nebraska$46,610▲ 3%$2,660
21Massachusetts$46,470▲ 3%$10,150
22Delaware$46,430▲ 3%$1,480
23Idaho$46,420▲ 3%$2,950
24South Dakota$46,170▲ 2%$1,230
25Wisconsin$45,970▲ 2%$9,540
26Texas$45,900▲ 2%$41,740
27Maine$45,400▲ 0%$2,070
28Maryland$45,120▲ 0%$7,990
29Iowa$44,860▼ 1%$4,630
30Virginia$44,610▼ 1%$10,720
31Indiana$44,560▼ 1%$10,790
32North Carolina$44,530▼ 1%$17,260
33Louisiana$44,410▼ 2%$6,700
34Rhode Island$44,380▼ 2%$1,540
35Michigan$44,340▼ 2%$14,240
36New York$43,930▼ 3%$24,400
37Florida$43,590▼ 4%$38,460
38Kansas$43,310▼ 4%$4,270
39South Carolina$42,120▼ 7%$8,070
40Tennessee$41,920▼ 7%$11,870
41Georgia$41,910▼ 7%$14,680
42Ohio$40,650▼ 10%$17,820
43Oklahoma$40,500▼ 10%$5,500
44Missouri$40,100▼ 11%$12,610
45Pennsylvania$40,040▼ 11%$18,880
46New Jersey$39,610▼ 12%$14,020
47Kentucky$39,200▼ 13%$8,870
48Mississippi$39,040▼ 14%$4,040
49Alabama$39,030▼ 14%$8,510
50Arkansas$38,680▼ 14%$4,560
51West Virginia$38,210▼ 15%$3,560

FAQ

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make?

The national median annual salary for pharmacy technicians is $45,195, about $21.73 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays pharmacy technicians the most?

Washington tops the list at $58,900 per year.

What state pays pharmacy technicians the least?

West Virginia has the lowest median at $38,210.

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make per hour?

At the national median, pharmacy technicians earn about $21.73 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most pharmacy technicians employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of pharmacy technicians include Texas.