Pharmacy Technicians pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $18.84 an hour ($39,200 a year). About 8,870 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.27 | $31,760 |
| 25% of workers | $17.47 | $36,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.84 | $39,200 |
| 75% of workers | $22.34 | $46,470 |
| 90% of workers | $25.31 | $52,640 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $42,880 | 2,750 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $40,700 | 1,380 |
| Owensboro | $40,000 | 260 |
| Paducah | $37,750 | 210 |
| Bowling Green | $37,210 | 310 |
| Elizabethtown | $37,150 | 210 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $38,370 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,270 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $60,460 |
| Pharmacists | $136,530 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,480 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,590 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,490 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $44,290 |
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