Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $36,130 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $30,870
90th percentile $46,300
Employed locally 720
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,870
    25th
    $34,530
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $43,790
    90th
    $46,300

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $39,990
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $39,140
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $39,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $38,950
    Columbus, OH $38,630
    Toledo, OH $38,240

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,650
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,060
    Physicians, All Other$372,510
    Pharmacists$127,380
    Nurse Practitioners$124,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Canton, OH is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.15 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Canton, OH is 16.9% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,870 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,530.