Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $42,260 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.32
10th percentile $36,740
90th percentile $59,560
Employed locally 1,650
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,740
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $42,260
    75th
    $48,240
    90th
    $59,560

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 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
    Grand Junction, CO $46,910
    New Haven, CT $45,960
    District of Columbia $45,670
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $44,730
    Connecticut $44,190
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $43,920

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $67,620
    Nurse Practitioners $139,920
    Physician Assistants $136,880
    Physical Therapists $104,370
    Dental Hygienists $95,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Hartford, CT is $20.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Hartford, CT is 2.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,740 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.