Pharmacy Technician salary in New Jersey
Pharmacy Technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $18.70 per hour, about $38,890 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.45 and $23.31 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, at $19.06 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.70median pay per hour
- $38,890median pay per year
- 14,130pharmacy technicians employed in New Jersey
- #37of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.44 | $34,200 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.45 | $36,300 | $17.75 |
| Median | $18.70 | $38,890 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $23.31 | $48,480 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $27.41 | $57,010 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $19.06 | $39,650 | 600 | 2% above | — |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $18.41 | $38,280 | 510 | 2% below | $17.84 |
| Vineland, NJ | $18.22 | $37,890 | 200 | 3% below | $18.99 |
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 New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $20.90 | $43,470 | 12% above New Jersey |
| New York | $19.63 | $40,840 | 5% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $18.06 | $37,560 | 3% below New Jersey |
What employers are posting in New Jersey
- 9roles with published pay
- $23median pay per hour
- $19–$28typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Health | 6 | $23.20 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $23 |
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 1 | $22.38 |
| Capital Health System | 1 | $24.05 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 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 New Jersey?
The median is $18.70 per hour, about $38,890 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.44 and the top 10% earn over $27.41 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ has the highest median at $19.06 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for pharmacy technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 37th 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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