Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $46,140 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $59,060
Employed locally 380
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $39,380
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $49,440
    90th
    $59,060

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 49% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Vallejo, CA $54,530
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,580
    Corvallis, OR $46,900

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacists $137,030
    Physical Therapists $102,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Charlottesville, VA is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 6.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,380.