Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $40,810 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.62
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $46,410
Employed locally 340
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $40,810
    75th
    $46,360
    90th
    $46,410

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 32% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,340
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,870
    Pharmacists $119,950
    Nurse Practitioners $125,200
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,340
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $19.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 6.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.