Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $38,260 -12% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $32,240
90th percentile $47,780
Employed locally 150
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,240
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $45,920
    90th
    $47,780

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,200
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,920
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,310
    Kansas City, MO-KS $42,180
    Topeka, KS $41,860
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $39,910

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,510
    Pharmacists$124,580
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,500
    Dental Hygienists$83,690
    Physical Therapists$101,540
    Nurse Practitioners$126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Lawrence, KS is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Lawrence, KS is 12% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,240 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.