Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $45,760 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $50,140
Employed locally 1,280
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $39,180
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $50,140

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $51,010
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $49,080
    Cheyenne, WY $49,000

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Physical Therapists $98,340
    Pharmacists $133,510
    Nurse Practitioners $129,190
    Occupational Therapists $83,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Omaha, NE-IA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.17 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 5.3% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,180.