Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $38,750 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $31,650
90th percentile $48,800
Employed locally 1,010
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,650
    25th
    $36,300
    50th (median)
    $38,750
    75th
    $44,670
    90th
    $48,800

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,580
    Modesto, CA $47,450
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $47,440

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Springfield, MO is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.74 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 10.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,650 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,300.