Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $47,870 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.01
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $57,710
Employed locally 800
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $47,870
    75th
    $52,830
    90th
    $57,710

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,230

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,210
    Physical Therapists $99,830
    Speech-Language Pathologists $104,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $66,190
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $80,160
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $23.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.61 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.