Pharmacy Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $48,880 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $78,410
Employed locally 340
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $44,140
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $78,410

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 12.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,140.