Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $48,870 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $67,730
Employed locally 410
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $48,870
    75th
    $60,950
    90th
    $67,730

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 48% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$135,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,600
    Family Medicine Physicians$410,370
    Pharmacists$169,050
    Medical Records Specialists$50,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Salinas, CA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 12.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.