Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $41,400 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.91
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $55,290
Employed locally 2,120
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $37,270
    50th (median)
    $41,400
    75th
    $46,940
    90th
    $55,290

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Vallejo, CA $54,530
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,600
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,580
    Corvallis, OR $46,900

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310
    Physical Therapists $100,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Richmond, VA is $19.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.73 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 4.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,270.