Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $51,010 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $73,020
Employed locally 300
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $47,750
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $59,350
    90th
    $73,020

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Walla Walla, WA $53,890
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$105,650
    Pharmacists$153,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,550
    Dental Hygienists$107,100
    Physicians, All Other$304,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Kennewick, WA is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Kennewick, WA is 17.4% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,750.