Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $41,080 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $53,830
Employed locally 970
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $41,080
    75th
    $47,010
    90th
    $53,830

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 46% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 54% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Medford, OR $53,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $51,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500
    Dental Hygienists $90,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Portland, ME is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 5.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.