Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $36,400 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $32,500
90th percentile $48,310
Employed locally 1,100
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,500
    25th
    $35,140
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $45,860
    90th
    $48,310

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $49,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,940
    Eagle Pass, TX $44,790

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,520
    Physicians, All Other$156,000
    Pharmacists$134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$40,970
    Physical Therapists$98,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 16.2% below 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,500 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,140.