Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $47,340 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $52,920
Employed locally 180
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $42,780
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $52,920

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $49,770
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,230
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $49,200

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $40,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Santa Fe, NM is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Santa Fe, NM is 8.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,780.