Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $46,910 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $56,880
Employed locally 190
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $46,910
    75th
    $50,510
    90th
    $56,880

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 34% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Grand Junction, CO is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 7.9% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.