Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,710 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $34,060
90th percentile $47,960
Employed locally 580
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,060
    25th
    $34,280
    50th (median)
    $36,710
    75th
    $44,910
    90th
    $47,960

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,710
    Pharmacists$135,200
    Emergency Medical Technicians$42,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,530
    Nurse Practitioners$130,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Capital/Northern New York is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.80 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Capital/Northern New York is 15.5% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,060 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,280.