Pharmacy Technicians pay in Tucson

In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $22.74 an hour ($47,310 a year). About 1,630 people work in this job there.

$22.74Median hourly pay
$46,010–$51,600Middle half of workers, yearly
1,630People in this job in Tucson (AZ)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($45,750). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($47,640).

Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Tucson (AZ)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.11$37,680
25% of workers$22.12$46,010
Half of workers (median)$22.74$47,310
75% of workers$24.81$51,600
90% of workers$30.41$63,250

Pharmacy Technicians pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Flagstaff$48,800130
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler$47,7609,780
Tucson (this page)$47,3101,630
Prescott Valley-Prescott$47,000290
Sierra Vista-Douglas$45,990130
Lake Havasu City-Kingman$45,890280
Yuma$45,050220

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Tucson (AZ)

JobMedian yearly pay
Nursing Assistants$42,560
Medical Assistants$44,380
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,940
Pharmacists$147,420

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.