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Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,040
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.6% vs 2024
$42,300
Mean Salary
$40,040
Median Salary
$19.25
Hourly Rate
18,880 people work as Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania
Pharmacy Technicians salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $40,040 per year ($3,336/month).
This is 11.9% below the national average of $45,424.
Pennsylvania ranks #45 out of 51 states for Pharmacy Technicians pay.
Approximately 18,880 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 6.6% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania range from $35,140 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $51,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,160 and $46,870.
Median $40,040
P10: $35,140P25: $36,160P75: $46,870P90: $51,290
10th
$35,140
25th
$36,160
Median
$40,040
75th
$46,870
90th
$51,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,140
$16.89
$2,928
25th Percentile
$36,160
$17.38
$3,013
Median (50th)
$40,040
$19.25
$3,336
75th Percentile
$46,870
$22.53
$3,905
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$51,290
$24.66
$4,274
Note: The mean (average) salary of $42,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania is $40,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $42,300.
What is the salary range for a Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania range from $35,140 at the 10th percentile to $51,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,160 and $46,870.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $35,140 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 18,880 people are employed as Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania is approximately $19.25 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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