Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $40,260 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $36,160
90th percentile $50,180
Employed locally 3,900
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,160
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $40,260
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $50,180

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Washington $56,140
    Bellingham, WA $52,020
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $49,080
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $49,020

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,310
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Physicians, All Other $364,040
    Nurse Practitioners $130,950
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,160 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.