Pharmacy Technician salary in Maryland
Pharmacy Technicians in Maryland earn a median of $20.72 per hour, about $43,100 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.64 and $23.86 per hour. The highest median among Maryland metro areas is in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, at $20.92 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $20.72median pay per hour
- $43,100median pay per year
- 8,590pharmacy technicians employed in Maryland
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Maryland: percentiles
| Level | Maryland per hour | Maryland per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.05 | $35,460 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.64 | $36,690 | $17.75 |
| Median | $20.72 | $43,100 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $23.86 | $49,630 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $28.60 | $59,490 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Maryland
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Maryland median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $20.92 | $43,520 | 460 | 1% above | — |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $20.60 | $42,860 | 4,400 | 1% below | $19.72 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $18.67 | $38,830 | 220 | 10% below | — |
| Salisbury, MD | $18.02 | $37,470 | 140 | 13% below | $18.85 |
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).
Pharmacy Technician pay in states next to Maryland
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $20.90 | $43,470 | 1% above Maryland |
| District of Columbia | $21.96 | $45,670 | 6% above Maryland |
| Pennsylvania | $18.06 | $37,560 | 13% below Maryland |
| Virginia | $20.43 | $42,490 | 1% below Maryland |
| West Virginia | $17.97 | $37,370 | 13% below Maryland |
What employers are posting in Maryland
- 3roles with published pay
- $23.77median pay per hour
- $19–$29typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical System | 1 | $25.81 |
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $23.77 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $20.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 3 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Maryland · Pharmacy Technician salary nationwide · Maryland state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Maryland?
The median is $20.72 per hour, about $43,100 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.05 and the top 10% earn over $28.60 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Maryland city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Maryland metro areas, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has the highest median at $20.92 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Maryland rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Maryland ranks 25th 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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