Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,240 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $68,470
Employed locally 220
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $68,470

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $93,120
    Physicians, All Other $255,530
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,650
    Pharmacists $140,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Northern New Mexico is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.45 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Northern New Mexico is 4.1% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.