Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $47,840 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $65,400
Employed locally 70
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $52,970
    90th
    $65,400

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 33% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,670
    Reno, NV $48,670
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $46,480
    Greenville, NC $43,640
    Jacksonville, FL $38,860

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,390
    Medical Records Specialists $53,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,130
    Physician Assistants $127,290
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Carson City, NV is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Carson City, NV is 10.1% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.