Pharmacy Technicians pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $20.62 an hour ($42,880 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). It is 9% higher than the Kentucky median ($39,200).
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.00 | $35,350 |
| 25% of workers | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.62 | $42,880 |
| 75% of workers | $23.09 | $48,030 |
| 90% of workers | $27.50 | $57,200 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $42,220 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,450 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,460 |
| Pharmacists | $143,920 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $53,460 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $61,460 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,860 |
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