Pharmacy Technicians Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $47,510 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $59,340
Employed locally 170
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $37,570
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $51,850
    90th
    $59,340

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 16% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Vallejo, CA $54,530

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$118,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,760
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,880
    Pharmacists$161,570
    Family Medicine Physicians$225,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in El Centro, CA is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in El Centro, CA is 9.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,570.