Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,230 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $28,880
90th percentile $47,050
Employed locally 340
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,880
    25th
    $34,760
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $44,960
    90th
    $47,050

    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 Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$74,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$49,200
    Nurse Practitioners$126,500
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$59,720
    Speech-Language Pathologists$84,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Central Louisiana is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Central Louisiana is 14.3% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,880 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,760.