Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $38,760 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $48,130
Employed locally 4,460
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $45,670
    90th
    $48,130

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Napa, CA $81,310
    Grants Pass, OR $49,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,940
    Eagle Pass, TX $44,790

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,790
    Physicians, All Other$172,490
    Pharmacists$131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56,550
    Nurse Practitioners$107,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.58 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 10.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.