Pharmacy Technician salary in Massachusetts
Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts earn a median of $21.46 per hour, about $44,640 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $18.03 and $25.05 per hour. The highest median among Massachusetts metro areas is in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, at $21.82 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.46median pay per hour
- $44,640median pay per year
- 11,980pharmacy technicians employed in Massachusetts
- #18of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Massachusetts: percentiles
| Level | Massachusetts per hour | Massachusetts per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.12 | $35,610 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $18.03 | $37,500 | $17.75 |
| Median | $21.46 | $44,640 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $25.05 | $52,100 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $30.29 | $63,000 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Massachusetts median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $21.82 | $45,390 | 8,630 | 2% above | $20.15 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $21.17 | $44,030 | 190 | 1% below | $21.12 |
| Worcester, MA | $21.14 | $43,960 | 1,090 | 1% below | $20.62 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $20.73 | $43,120 | 170 | 3% below | $21.80 |
| Springfield, MA | $20.54 | $42,730 | 710 | 4% below | $21.38 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $20.44 | $42,520 | 330 | 5% below | — |
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 Massachusetts
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $21.25 | $44,190 | 1% below Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire | $21.78 | $45,300 | 1% above Massachusetts |
| New York | $19.63 | $40,840 | 9% below Massachusetts |
| Rhode Island | $18.14 | $37,730 | 15% below Massachusetts |
| Vermont | $22.14 | $46,050 | 3% above Massachusetts |
What employers are posting in Massachusetts
- 37roles with published pay
- $25.57median pay per hour
- $21–$34typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 16 | $24.16 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 11 | $27.16 |
| Boston Medical Center | 9 | $29.48 |
| Baystate Health | 1 | $23.37 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 37 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Massachusetts?
The median is $21.46 per hour, about $44,640 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.12 and the top 10% earn over $30.29 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Massachusetts city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Massachusetts metro areas, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has the highest median at $21.82 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Massachusetts rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Massachusetts ranks 18th 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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- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 9 postings$29.48/ hr$20–$38
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 11 postings$27.16/ hr$19–$40
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 16 postings$24.16/ hr$21–$57
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- Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient, Per DiemPer diem$25.51–$34.33/ hour
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