Pharmacy Technician salary in New York
Pharmacy Technicians in New York earn a median of $19.63 per hour, about $40,840 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.64 and $23.39 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $20.90 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $19.63median pay per hour
- $40,840median pay per year
- 26,450pharmacy technicians employed in New York
- #30of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.01 | $35,380 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.64 | $36,690 | $17.75 |
| Median | $19.63 | $40,840 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $23.39 | $48,650 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $29.93 | $62,250 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $20.90 | $43,470 | 26,860 | 6% above | $18.57 |
| Kingston, NY | $18.76 | $39,030 | 150 | 4% below | $18.63 |
| Binghamton, NY | $18.74 | $38,970 | 280 | 5% below | — |
| Ithaca, NY | $18.73 | $38,960 | 70 | 5% below | $18.13 |
| Syracuse, NY | $18.61 | $38,700 | 870 | 5% below | $19.44 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $18.43 | $38,340 | 1,240 | 6% below | $18.51 |
| Rochester, NY | $18.32 | $38,110 | 1,870 | 7% below | $18.88 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $18.31 | $38,090 | 840 | 7% below | $16.73 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $18.09 | $37,630 | 1,990 | 8% below | $18.87 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $17.95 | $37,330 | 120 | 9% below | $20.47 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $17.87 | $37,180 | 180 | 9% below | — |
| Elmira, NY | $17.55 | $36,510 | 100 | 11% below | $18.59 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $17.50 | $36,390 | 360 | 11% below | $18.88 |
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 York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $21.25 | $44,190 | 8% above New York |
| Massachusetts | $21.46 | $44,640 | 9% above New York |
| New Jersey | $18.70 | $38,890 | 5% below New York |
| Pennsylvania | $18.06 | $37,560 | 8% below New York |
| Vermont | $22.14 | $46,050 | 13% above New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 13roles with published pay
- $21.96median pay per hour
- $18–$30typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Services | 5 | $21.58 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $24 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 2 | $27.36 |
| Health First | 1 | $27.54 |
| Garnet Health | 1 | $28.99 |
| Guthrie Healthcare System | 1 | $21.96 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 13 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 York?
The median is $19.63 per hour, about $40,840 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.01 and the top 10% earn over $29.93 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $20.90 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for pharmacy technician pay?
New York ranks 30th 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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- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 2 postings$27.36/ hr$18–$40
- BrightSpring Health ServicesWEST HAVERSTRAW, NY · 3 postings$24.00/ hr$17–$30
- United Health ServicesJohnson City, NY · 5 postings$21.58/ hr$17–$25
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