Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $41,860 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.13
10th percentile $32,460
90th percentile $59,450
Employed locally 370
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,460
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $41,860
    75th
    $46,560
    90th
    $59,450

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $49,200
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,920
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,310
    Kansas City, MO-KS $42,180
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $39,910
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $39,430

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920
    Pharmacists $133,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Topeka, KS is $20.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.30 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 3.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,460 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.