Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $48,600 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $77,710
Employed locally 16,040
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $61,410
    90th
    $77,710

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Vallejo, CA $54,530

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930
    Physical Therapists $117,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.91 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 11.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.