Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $48,250 +11% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $73,600
Employed locally 1,400
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $43,240
    50th (median)
    $48,250
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $73,600

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 33% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $126,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,340
    Pharmacists $164,520
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $103,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Fresno, CA is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.14 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Fresno, CA is 11% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,240.