Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $44,030 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $56,530
Employed locally 190
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $44,030
    75th
    $48,440
    90th
    $56,530

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Yakima, WA $49,250
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,130
    Bozeman, MT $48,760
    Bismarck, ND $47,600

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $46,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Amherst Town, MA is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.3% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.