Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $48,670 +12% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $59,490
Employed locally 710
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $54,080
    90th
    $59,490

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 43% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,670
    Carson City, NV $47,840
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $46,480
    Greenville, NC $43,640
    Jacksonville, FL $38,860

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,750
    Dental Hygienists $107,420
    Medical Records Specialists $47,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,030
    Pharmacists $150,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Reno, NV is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 12% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.