Pharmacy Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for pharmacy technicians is $45,750 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,210 in West Virginia to $58,900 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,020
- 25th percentile
- $37,850
- Median
- $45,750
- 75th percentile
- $49,990
- Top 10%
- $61,040
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 471,680 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $58,900 | +29% | $47,270 | $79,090 | 8,150 |
| 2 | California | $55,110 | +20% | $42,850 | $81,190 | 39,860 |
| 3 | Oregon | $54,900 | +20% | $44,530 | $68,000 | 4,320 |
| 4 | Alaska | $52,640 | +15% | $40,820 | $70,720 | 800 |
| 5 | Colorado | $49,970 | +9% | $39,810 | $64,760 | 6,010 |
| 6 | Montana | $49,400 | +8% | $38,330 | $60,780 | 1,340 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $48,300 | +6% | $38,110 | $62,080 | 7,340 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $48,260 | +5% | $37,360 | $63,950 | 600 |
| 9 | Utah | $48,140 | +5% | $37,860 | $63,130 | 5,030 |
| 10 | Nevada | $47,980 | +5% | $37,350 | $62,500 | 4,070 |
| 11 | Vermont | $47,940 | +5% | $37,610 | $65,060 | 760 |
| 12 | Arizona | $47,640 | +4% | $39,040 | $60,820 | 12,970 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $47,560 | +4% | $38,370 | $63,850 | 890 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $47,410 | +4% | $41,300 | $74,100 | 1,130 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $47,360 | +4% | $37,080 | $61,630 | 1,970 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $47,050 | +3% | $37,410 | $62,230 | 5,200 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $46,760 | +2% | $36,120 | $62,190 | 1,540 |
| 18 | Illinois | $46,650 | +2% | $36,550 | $58,260 | 21,340 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $46,630 | +2% | $37,470 | $58,780 | 2,550 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $46,610 | +2% | $36,710 | $57,110 | 2,660 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $46,470 | +2% | $37,980 | $71,070 | 10,150 |
| 22 | Delaware | $46,430 | +1% | $35,460 | $57,400 | 1,480 |
| 23 | Idaho | $46,420 | +1% | $37,380 | $59,230 | 2,950 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $46,170 | +1% | $37,220 | $56,800 | 1,230 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $45,970 | 0% | $36,080 | $58,700 | 9,540 |
| 26 | Texas | $45,900 | 0% | $35,920 | $59,260 | 41,740 |
| 27 | Maine | $45,400 | −1% | $37,060 | $57,360 | 2,070 |
| 28 | Maryland | $45,120 | −1% | $36,180 | $60,050 | 7,990 |
| 29 | Iowa | $44,860 | −2% | $36,140 | $52,150 | 4,630 |
| 30 | Virginia | $44,610 | −2% | $36,260 | $59,030 | 10,720 |
| 31 | Indiana | $44,560 | −3% | $36,610 | $54,800 | 10,790 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $44,530 | −3% | $35,820 | $57,360 | 17,260 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $44,410 | −3% | $36,100 | $52,920 | 6,700 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $44,380 | −3% | $38,270 | $58,990 | 1,540 |
| 35 | Michigan | $44,340 | −3% | $35,430 | $54,740 | 14,240 |
| 36 | New York | $43,930 | −4% | $36,540 | $64,690 | 24,400 |
| 37 | Florida | $43,590 | −5% | $35,760 | $54,980 | 38,460 |
| 38 | Kansas | $43,310 | −5% | $33,800 | $56,160 | 4,270 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $42,120 | −8% | $35,500 | $51,060 | 8,070 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $41,920 | −8% | $35,550 | $55,430 | 11,870 |
| 41 | Georgia | $41,910 | −8% | $35,160 | $56,820 | 14,680 |
| 42 | Ohio | $40,650 | −11% | $34,980 | $56,520 | 17,820 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $40,500 | −11% | $34,780 | $50,930 | 5,500 |
| 44 | Missouri | $40,100 | −12% | $33,830 | $54,600 | 12,610 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $40,040 | −12% | $35,140 | $51,290 | 18,880 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $39,610 | −13% | $36,170 | $59,700 | 14,020 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $39,200 | −14% | $31,760 | $52,640 | 8,870 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $39,040 | −15% | $33,340 | $49,250 | 4,040 |
| 49 | Alabama | $39,030 | −15% | $31,620 | $49,760 | 8,510 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $38,680 | −15% | $33,400 | $48,620 | 4,560 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $38,210 | −16% | $30,490 | $48,460 | 3,560 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pharmacy Technicians salary questions
Which state pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $58,900 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $45,750). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pharmacy technicians the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $38,210 a year (−16% vs. national).
Where do most pharmacy technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 41,740, with a median of $45,900.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.