Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $49,020 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $59,800
Employed locally 420
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $43,990
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $53,300
    90th
    $59,800

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 46% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,600
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,350
    Physical Therapists $91,080
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,630
    Pharmacists $148,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Fort Collins, CO is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.79 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Fort Collins, CO is 12.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,990.