Pharmacy Technicians Salary in California
Pharmacy Technicians in California earn a median of $55,110 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($45,750)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,860
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,850; the top 10% earn over $81,190. Nationally the range is $36,020 to $61,040.
States ranked near California
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- Medical Assistants$49,660 median in California
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54,490 median in California
Pharmacy Technicians pay in California
How much do pharmacy technicians make in California?
The median is $55,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,850 and the top 10% earn over $81,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for pharmacy technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $45,750). Living costs are not included.