Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $36,360 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $29,340
90th percentile $44,900
Employed locally 160
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,340
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $41,040
    90th
    $44,900

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 35% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $45,550
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $43,520
    Morgantown, WV $40,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $39,880
    Charleston, WV $38,200
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,140

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,410
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,410
    Nurse Practitioners $124,790
    Pharmacists $134,140
    Physical Therapists $102,330
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Parkersburg, WV is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.35 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Parkersburg, WV is 16.3% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,340 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.