Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $48,790 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $75,370
Employed locally 4,820
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $48,790
    75th
    $60,350
    90th
    $75,370

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Vallejo, CA $54,530

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,560
    Pharmacists$160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,300
    Respiratory Therapists$97,080
    Physical Therapists$120,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Riverside, CA is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 12.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.