Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Pharmacy Technicians Hourly Wage in New Jersey (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey is $19.04/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • New Jersey hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.39
/hour
Median (P50)
$19.04
/hour
Senior (P90)
$28.7
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$39,610
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

New Jersey vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.39
National: $17.7
-1.8%
Median (P50)
$19.04
National: $21.84
-12.8%
Senior (P90)
$28.7
National: $28.57
+0.5%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.39 $696 $3014 $36,170
Q1 (P25) $17.65 $706 $3059 $36,710
Median (P50) $19.04 $762 $3301 $39,610
Q3 (P75) $23.85 $954 $4133 $49,600
Senior (P90) $28.7 $1148 $4975 $59,700

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Pharmacy Technicians

#1
$28.32
$28.32/hr
+29.7%
#2
$26.5
$26.5/hr
+21.3%
#3
$26.39
$26.39/hr
+20.8%
#4
$25.31
$25.31/hr
+15.9%
#5
$24.02
$24.02/hr
+10.0%
#6
$23.75
$23.75/hr
+8.7%
#7
$23.22
$23.22/hr
+6.3%
#8
$23.2
$23.2/hr
+6.2%
#9
$23.14
$23.14/hr
+6.0%
#10
$23.07
$23.07/hr
+5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey?

The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey is $19.04/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $39,610.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does New Jersey Pharmacy Technicians hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey is $19.04/hr compared to the national average of $21.84/hr — lower by $2.80/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey?

Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians professionals in New Jersey earn approximately $17.39/hour (10th percentile), which equals $36,170.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $28.7/hour.

How much does a senior Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in New Jersey?

Senior-level Pharmacy Technicians professionals in New Jersey (90th percentile) earn approximately $28.7/hour, or $59,700.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Find Your Next Opportunity

Related Salary Pages

Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 292052) in New Jersey.

Get Monthly Salary Insights & Career Data

Free data-driven career updates — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Join career-minded Americans who use data to make smarter decisions. Privacy Policy