Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $43,590 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.96
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $53,050
Employed locally 230
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $43,590
    75th
    $46,530
    90th
    $53,050

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 78% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 22% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,230
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,200

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580
    Physicians, All Other $387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $20.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.38 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 0.3% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.