Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $48,680 +12% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $74,830
Employed locally 1,010
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $38,530
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $58,540
    90th
    $74,830

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 28% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Vallejo, CA $54,530

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810
    Respiratory Therapists $98,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 12% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,530.