Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $39,430 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.96
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $52,180
Employed locally 280
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $35,690
    50th (median)
    $39,430
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $52,180

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Vallejo, CA $54,530
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,580
    Corvallis, OR $46,900

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,350
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Physical Therapists $90,170
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,140
    Nurse Practitioners $124,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Blacksburg, VA is $18.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.74 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Blacksburg, VA is 9.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,690.