Pharmacy Technician salary in Florida
Pharmacy Technicians in Florida earn a median of $19.06 per hour, about $39,640 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.51 and $22.31 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, at $21.26 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $19.06median pay per hour
- $39,640median pay per year
- 38,950pharmacy technicians employed in Florida
- #34of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.05 | $35,460 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.51 | $36,420 | $17.75 |
| Median | $19.06 | $39,640 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $22.31 | $46,400 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $24.34 | $50,630 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $21.26 | $44,220 | 10,050 | 12% above | $18.62 |
| Gainesville, FL | $21.15 | $43,990 | 860 | 11% above | $21.86 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $20.29 | $42,210 | 1,250 | 6% above | $19.81 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $19.60 | $40,770 | 1,230 | 3% above | $19.15 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $19.13 | $39,790 | 580 | in line with | $18.54 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $18.92 | $39,350 | 6,010 | 1% below | $18.75 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $18.82 | $39,140 | 6,140 | 1% below | $18.56 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $18.68 | $38,860 | 2,410 | 2% below | $18.78 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $18.67 | $38,840 | 890 | 2% below | $18.67 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $18.61 | $38,710 | 810 | 2% below | $18.57 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $18.48 | $38,440 | 380 | 3% below | $19.05 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $18.43 | $38,330 | 300 | 3% below | — |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $18.42 | $38,310 | 820 | 3% below | $18.85 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $18.35 | $38,170 | 270 | 4% below | $18.25 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $18.10 | $37,650 | 1,070 | 5% below | $18.22 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $18.01 | $37,460 | 220 | 6% below | — |
| Ocala, FL | $17.97 | $37,370 | 590 | 6% below | $18.87 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $17.91 | $37,250 | 330 | 6% below | $18.41 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $17.87 | $37,160 | 1,130 | 6% below | $18.40 |
| Sebring, FL | $17.08 | $35,520 | 160 | 10% below | $18.47 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $16.95 | $35,260 | 650 | 11% below | $18.05 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $16.91 | $35,180 | 220 | 11% below | $18.09 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Florida?
The median is $19.06 per hour, about $39,640 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.05 and the top 10% earn over $24.34 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL has the highest median at $21.26 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Florida ranks 34th of 50 states by median pharmacy technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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