Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,370 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $28,960
90th percentile $46,180
Employed locally 300
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,960
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $36,370
    75th
    $41,780
    90th
    $46,180

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,310
    Pharmacists$127,040
    Nurse Practitioners$119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Southwest Louisiana is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.45 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Southwest Louisiana is 16.3% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,960 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.