Pharmacy Technician Salary by State (May 2025 BLS Data)
By The College Match Editorial Team · Data: May 2025 · Updated October 2026
Pharmacy technicians earn a median of $45,750 a year nationally, but pay depends heavily on location: from $38,210 in West Virginia to $58,900 in Washington.
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescriptions, measure medications and manage inventory. The table below covers all 50 states and Washington, DC, using the latest wage survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. median
$45,750
Highest: Washington
$58,900
Lowest: West Virginia
$38,210
Employed in the U.S.
471,680
Pharmacy Technician pay in every state
Sorted by median annual wage. "Typical range" is the 10th to 90th percentile: 80% of pharmacy technicians in the state earn within it.
| Rank | State | Median | Average | Typical range | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $58,900 | $61,140 | $47,270 – $79,090 | 8,150 |
| 2 | California | $55,110 | $58,330 | $42,850 – $81,190 | 39,860 |
| 3 | Oregon | $54,900 | $55,180 | $44,530 – $68,000 | 4,320 |
| 4 | Alaska | $52,640 | $54,230 | $40,820 – $70,720 | 800 |
| 5 | Colorado | $49,970 | $52,210 | $39,810 – $64,760 | 6,010 |
| 6 | Montana | $49,400 | $50,230 | $38,330 – $60,780 | 1,340 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $48,300 | $49,250 | $38,110 – $62,080 | 7,340 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $48,260 | $49,520 | $37,360 – $63,950 | 600 |
| 9 | Utah | $48,140 | $48,870 | $37,860 – $63,130 | 5,030 |
| 10 | Nevada | $47,980 | $48,900 | $37,350 – $62,500 | 4,070 |
| 11 | Vermont | $47,940 | $49,680 | $37,610 – $65,060 | 760 |
| 12 | Arizona | $47,640 | $49,760 | $39,040 – $60,820 | 12,970 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $47,560 | $49,310 | $38,370 – $63,850 | 890 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $47,410 | $53,700 | $41,300 – $74,100 | 1,130 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $47,360 | $48,020 | $37,080 – $61,630 | 1,970 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $47,050 | $48,120 | $37,410 – $62,230 | 5,200 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $46,760 | $48,910 | $36,120 – $62,190 | 1,540 |
| 18 | Illinois | $46,650 | $45,930 | $36,550 – $58,260 | 21,340 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $46,630 | $47,810 | $37,470 – $58,780 | 2,550 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $46,610 | $45,670 | $36,710 – $57,110 | 2,660 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $46,470 | $50,680 | $37,980 – $71,070 | 10,150 |
| 22 | Delaware | $46,430 | $46,280 | $35,460 – $57,400 | 1,480 |
| 23 | Idaho | $46,420 | $47,120 | $37,380 – $59,230 | 2,950 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $46,170 | $45,750 | $37,220 – $56,800 | 1,230 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $45,970 | $45,750 | $36,080 – $58,700 | 9,540 |
| 26 | Texas | $45,900 | $45,670 | $35,920 – $59,260 | 41,740 |
| 27 | Maine | $45,400 | $45,850 | $37,060 – $57,360 | 2,070 |
| 28 | Maryland | $45,120 | $45,670 | $36,180 – $60,050 | 7,990 |
| 29 | Iowa | $44,860 | $44,340 | $36,140 – $52,150 | 4,630 |
| 30 | Virginia | $44,610 | $45,330 | $36,260 – $59,030 | 10,720 |
| 31 | Indiana | $44,560 | $44,020 | $36,610 – $54,800 | 10,790 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $44,530 | $44,500 | $35,820 – $57,360 | 17,260 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $44,410 | $43,650 | $36,100 – $52,920 | 6,700 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $44,380 | $46,120 | $38,270 – $58,990 | 1,540 |
| 35 | Michigan | $44,340 | $44,250 | $35,430 – $54,740 | 14,240 |
| 36 | New York | $43,930 | $46,800 | $36,540 – $64,690 | 24,400 |
| 37 | Florida | $43,590 | $44,120 | $35,760 – $54,980 | 38,460 |
| 38 | Kansas | $43,310 | $43,850 | $33,800 – $56,160 | 4,270 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $42,120 | $43,120 | $35,500 – $51,060 | 8,070 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $41,920 | $43,590 | $35,550 – $55,430 | 11,870 |
| 41 | Georgia | $41,910 | $43,960 | $35,160 – $56,820 | 14,680 |
| 42 | Ohio | $40,650 | $43,440 | $34,980 – $56,520 | 17,820 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $40,500 | $42,690 | $34,780 – $50,930 | 5,500 |
| 44 | Missouri | $40,100 | $42,590 | $33,830 – $54,600 | 12,610 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $40,040 | $42,300 | $35,140 – $51,290 | 18,880 |
| 46 | New Jersey | $39,610 | $44,690 | $36,170 – $59,700 | 14,020 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $39,200 | $41,660 | $31,760 – $52,640 | 8,870 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $39,040 | $41,330 | $33,340 – $49,250 | 4,040 |
| 49 | Alabama | $39,030 | $41,360 | $31,620 – $49,760 | 8,510 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $38,680 | $41,160 | $33,400 – $48,620 | 4,560 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $38,210 | $40,250 | $30,490 – $48,460 | 3,560 |
| United States | $45,750 | $46,620 | $36,020 – $61,040 | 471,680 |
Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in the U.S.?
The national median annual wage for pharmacy technicians was $45,750 in May 2025, with an average of $46,620. The middle 80% earned between $36,020 and $61,040.
Which state pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Washington has the highest median wage at $58,900 a year. Of the 51 areas (states plus DC) with published figures, 26 pay above the national median.
Which state pays pharmacy technicians the least?
West Virginia has the lowest median wage at $38,210 a year. Lower pay often comes with a lower cost of living, so compare against local living costs.
Which state employs the most pharmacy technicians?
Texas employs the most, about 41,740.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 29-2052. Figures are annual wages for employed pharmacy technicians and exclude the self-employed. Some states' figures are not published by BLS and show as n/a. See our editorial standards for how we build these pages.