Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,350 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $48,220
Employed locally 490
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $43,570
    90th
    $48,220

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110
    Pharmacists $132,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 18.7% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.