Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $55,690 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.77
10th percentile $44,410
90th percentile $74,720
Employed locally 280
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,410
    25th
    $47,970
    50th (median)
    $55,690
    75th
    $64,950
    90th
    $74,720

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 41% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Walla Walla, WA $53,890
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480
    Bellingham, WA $52,020

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Dental Hygienists $122,740
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Olympia, WA is $26.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.98 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Olympia, WA is 28.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,410 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,970.