Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $45,260 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 1,140
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $50,010
    90th
    $59,810

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $48,790
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $48,690
    Lewiston, ID-WA $47,350
    Logan, UT-ID $45,880
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $45,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,390

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$93,830
    Physicians, All Other$281,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$43,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,170
    Dental Hygienists$85,060
    Nurse Practitioners$130,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Boise City, ID is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Boise City, ID is 4.1% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.