Pharmacy Technicians Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $36,240 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.42
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 590
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $36,240
    75th
    $42,840
    90th
    $47,240

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 56% 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 York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,750
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,950
    Dental Hygienists $81,630
    Pharmacists $134,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in York, PA is $17.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in York, PA is 16.6% 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 York?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.