Pharmacy Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $70,740 +62.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.01
10th percentile $45,280
90th percentile $94,160
Employed locally 2,080
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,280
    25th
    $51,060
    50th (median)
    $70,740
    75th
    $85,710
    90th
    $94,160

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Vallejo, CA $54,530
    California $49,640

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900
    Dental Hygienists $135,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in San Jose, CA is $34.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 62.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,280 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,060.