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Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,470
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.1% vs 2024
$50,680
Mean Salary
$46,470
Median Salary
$22.34
Hourly Rate
10,150 people work as Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts
Pharmacy Technicians salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $46,470 per year ($3,872/month).
This is 2.3% above the national average of $45,424.
Massachusetts ranks #21 out of 51 states for Pharmacy Technicians pay.
Approximately 10,150 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 4.1% 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)
Salary Range: Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts range from $37,980 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,050 and $59,580.
Median $46,470
P10: $37,980P25: $39,050P75: $59,580P90: $71,070
10th
$37,980
25th
$39,050
Median
$46,470
75th
$59,580
90th
$71,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,980
$18.26
$3,165
25th Percentile
$39,050
$18.77
$3,254
Median (50th)
$46,470
$22.34
$3,872
75th Percentile
$59,580
$28.64
$4,965
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,070
$34.17
$5,922
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts is $46,470 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,680.
What is the salary range for a Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts range from $37,980 at the 10th percentile to $71,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,050 and $59,580.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians positions in Massachusetts typically start around $37,980 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,050 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,150 people are employed as Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts is approximately $22.34 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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