Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $37,360 -14% vs national
Median hourly $17.96
10th percentile $31,690
90th percentile $48,510
Employed locally 170
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,690
    25th
    $35,830
    50th (median)
    $37,360
    75th
    $45,020
    90th
    $48,510

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,580
    Modesto, CA $47,450
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $47,440

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,300
    Nurse Practitioners $124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,050
    Pharmacists $127,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Jefferson City, MO is $17.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Jefferson City, MO is 14% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,690 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,830.