Pharmacy Technician salary in Pennsylvania
Pharmacy Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $18.06 per hour, about $37,560 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.06 and $22.09 per hour. The highest median among Pennsylvania metro areas is in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, at $18.97 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.06median pay per hour
- $37,560median pay per year
- 19,630pharmacy technicians employed in Pennsylvania
- #48of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Pennsylvania: percentiles
| Level | Pennsylvania per hour | Pennsylvania per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.28 | $33,860 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.06 | $35,480 | $17.75 |
| Median | $18.06 | $37,560 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $22.09 | $45,950 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $23.93 | $49,770 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Pennsylvania median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $18.97 | $39,450 | 9,120 | 5% above | $18.50 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $18.64 | $38,760 | 4,460 | 3% above | $19.69 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $18.00 | $37,450 | 1,240 | in line with | $18.01 |
| Lancaster, PA | $17.67 | $36,750 | 690 | 2% below | $17.98 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $17.55 | $36,500 | 190 | 3% below | $18.54 |
| Reading, PA | $17.52 | $36,450 | 480 | 3% below | $18.05 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $17.50 | $36,400 | 1,100 | 3% below | $17.74 |
| State College, PA | $17.46 | $36,310 | 170 | 3% below | $18.04 |
| Lebanon, PA | $17.42 | $36,240 | 150 | 4% below | $18.69 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $17.42 | $36,240 | 590 | 4% below | $18.15 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $17.04 | $35,440 | 70 | 6% below | — |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $16.95 | $35,250 | 1,020 | 6% below | $18.12 |
| Erie, PA | $16.91 | $35,170 | 380 | 6% below | $18.59 |
| Williamsport, PA | $16.90 | $35,150 | 130 | 6% below | $18.30 |
| Altoona, PA | $16.67 | $34,670 | 210 | 8% below | $18.62 |
| Johnstown, PA | $16.32 | $33,950 | 200 | 10% 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 Pennsylvania
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $20.90 | $43,470 | 16% above Pennsylvania |
| Maryland | $20.72 | $43,100 | 15% above Pennsylvania |
| New Jersey | $18.70 | $38,890 | 4% above Pennsylvania |
| New York | $19.63 | $40,840 | 9% above Pennsylvania |
| Ohio | $18.20 | $37,860 | 1% above Pennsylvania |
| West Virginia | $17.97 | $37,370 | in line with Pennsylvania |
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $18.06 per hour, about $37,560 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.28 and the top 10% earn over $23.93 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Pennsylvania city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Pennsylvania metro areas, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD has the highest median at $18.97 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 48th 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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