Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $47,710 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.94
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $63,100
Employed locally 2,760
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $47,710
    75th
    $52,610
    90th
    $63,100

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,590
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $47,440
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,110
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $46,930
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $46,760
    Utah $46,760

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030
    Dental Hygienists $83,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Salt Lake City, UT is $22.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.54 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.