Pharmacy Technicians pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 1,272 Pharmacy Technicians postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 74% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $22.50 (n = 947 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $20.13 to $22.50. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| 75th percentile | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $51.35 | $106,808 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 1,272 |
| Postings that stated pay | 947 (74%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 91% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 377 (30%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 34% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 45% |
| Employers | 38 |
| Cities | 543 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $51.35 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- As stated
- $38.04 to $51.35 per hour
- Job title
- Temporary - Ambulatory Care - Pharmacy Technician - Medication Access Specialist - OSC Pharmacotherapy Clinic - Part Time - 8 Hour - Days
- Employer
- John Muir Health
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- First seen
- 20 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…30 No Waive (United States of America) Pay Range: $38.04 - $51.35Hourly Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/rel…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Pharmacy Technicians jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optum | 504 | $22.50 | Open jobs |
| WALGREENS Careers | 254 | $20.13 | Open jobs |
| Element Care | 136 | Open jobs | |
| Providence Health and Services | 64 | $30.16 | Open jobs |
| Giant Eagle | 58 | Open jobs | |
| Jerry's Enterprises Inc. | 44 | $18.00 | |
| WALGREENS | 42 | $20.13 | Open jobs |
| Kroger | 28 | Open jobs | |
| University of Maryland Medical System | 25 | Open jobs | |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | 24 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Pharmacy Technicians pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 150 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Massachusetts | |
| Minnesota | 131 | $20.13 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Minnesota |
| Tennessee | 112 | $20.13 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Tennessee |
| Washington | 93 | $22.50 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Washington |
| Colorado | 71 | $22.50 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Colorado |
| Pennsylvania | 51 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Pennsylvania | |
| Texas | 49 | $22.50 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Texas |
| Arizona | 46 | $25.00 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Arizona |
| Oregon | 46 | $22.50 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Oregon |
| Nevada | 42 | $22.50 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Nevada |
| Montana | 31 | $22.50 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in Montana |
| North Carolina | 31 | Pharmacy Technicians pay in North Carolina | |
| Maryland | 29 | ||
| Ohio | 29 | ||
| Michigan | 28 |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 1,253 | 928 | $22.50 | $20.13 | $22.50 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 41 | 38 | $20.13 | $19.75 | $20.13 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 100 | 99 | $20.13 | $20.13 | $20.81 | 0% |
| July 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $40,300 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Pharmacy Technicians jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Pharmacy Technicians in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/pharmacy-technicians