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Pharmacy Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,110
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.0% vs 2024
$58,330
Mean Salary
$55,110
Median Salary
$26.50
Hourly Rate
39,860 people work as Pharmacy Technicians in California
Pharmacy Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pharmacy Technicians in California earn a median salary of $55,110 per year ($4,592/month).
This is 21.3% above the national average of $45,424.
California ranks #2 out of 51 states for Pharmacy Technicians pay.
Approximately 39,860 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 11.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pharmacy Technicians
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.59
Medicine and Dentistry
3.85
Mathematics
3.82
English Language
3.75
Computers and Electronics
3.71
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(42.0% of workers)
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in California range from $42,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,190 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,430 and $65,590.
Median $55,110
P10: $42,850P25: $46,430P75: $65,590P90: $81,190
10th
$42,850
25th
$46,430
Median
$55,110
75th
$65,590
90th
$81,190
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$42,850
$20.60
$3,570
25th Percentile
$46,430
$22.32
$3,869
Median (50th)
$55,110
$26.50
$4,592
75th Percentile
$65,590
$31.53
$5,465
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,190
$39.03
$6,765
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,330 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Pharmacy Technicians in California is $55,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,330.
What is the salary range for a Pharmacy Technicians in California?
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in California range from $42,850 at the 10th percentile to $81,190 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,430 and $65,590.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technicians in California?
Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians positions in California typically start around $42,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,430 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pharmacy Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 39,860 people are employed as Pharmacy Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in California is approximately $26.50 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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