Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $49,180 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $62,880
Employed locally 330
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $46,180
    50th (median)
    $49,180
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $62,880

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 52% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,230

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,530
    Physical Therapists $98,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $69,740
    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Boulder, CO is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 13.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,180.