Occupation Salary Profile

Pharmacy Technicians

SOC Code: 29-2052

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

National Median (BLS)
$50,340
▲ +2.65% Nominal ▼ -0.59% Real
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Average Base Salary
$52,920
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
9,940
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Pharmacy Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,550
25th Percentile $45,460
National Median (50th Percentile) $50,340
75th Percentile $60,960
90th Percentile $66,120
P10: $38,550 P50 (Median): $50,340 P90: $66,120