Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $41,320 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.87
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $50,960
Employed locally 310
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $41,320
    75th
    $45,790
    90th
    $50,960

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Medford, OR $53,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $51,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,390
    Nurse Practitioners $127,160
    Physical Therapists $92,520
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,570
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Bangor, ME is $19.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.26 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Bangor, ME is 4.9% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.