Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $35,880 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $49,690
Employed locally 240
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $34,300
    50th (median)
    $35,880
    75th
    $43,890
    90th
    $49,690

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,550
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,520
    Morgantown, WV $40,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,880
    Charleston, WV $38,200
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,140

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,540
    Nurse Practitioners $118,620
    Pharmacists $133,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,430
    Paramedics $44,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Beckley, WV is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Beckley, WV is 17.4% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,300.