Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $39,650 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.06
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $51,930
Employed locally 600
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $39,650
    75th
    $48,170
    90th
    $51,930

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 51% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,470
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,450
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $38,280
    Vineland, NJ $37,890
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $37,450

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$99,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,590
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,610
    Emergency Medical Technicians$45,450
    Pharmacists$133,770
    Nurse Practitioners$137,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Atlantic City, NJ is $19.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.00 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 8.8% below 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.