Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $39,790 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $55,080
Employed locally 570
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $39,790
    75th
    $47,530
    90th
    $55,080

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 41% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420
    Physical Therapists $101,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.09 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.4% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.