Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $45,040 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $57,360
Employed locally 1,530
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $57,360

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,230
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,200

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.6% above the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.