Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $35,250 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $30,510
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 1,020
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,510
    25th
    $34,280
    50th (median)
    $35,250
    75th
    $39,330
    90th
    $46,020

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $49,920
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $48,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,940
    Eagle Pass, TX $44,790

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Scranton, PA is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 18.9% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,510 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,280.