Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $61,290 +41% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $84,210
Employed locally 460
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $47,790
    50th (median)
    $61,290
    75th
    $80,230
    90th
    $84,210

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 40% 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
    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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Vallejo, CA $54,530
    California $49,640

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Pharmacists $174,810
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Santa Rosa, CA is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 41% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,790.