Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,190 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $59,890
Employed locally 190
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $51,520
    90th
    $59,890

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,070
    Physical Therapists $105,300
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,900
    Family Medicine Physicians $317,690
    Nurse Practitioners $132,490
    Pharmacists $158,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Northwest Colorado is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.24 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Northwest Colorado is 10.9% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.