Pharmacy Technicians pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $19.04 an hour ($39,610 a year). About 14,020 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). New Jersey ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.39 | $36,170 |
| 25% of workers | $17.65 | $36,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.04 | $39,610 |
| 75% of workers | $23.85 | $49,600 |
| 90% of workers | $28.70 | $59,700 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $44,610 | 560 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $38,100 | 500 |
| Vineland | $37,260 | 180 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,830 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,210 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,160 |
| Pharmacists | $137,620 |
| Phlebotomists | $48,650 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,050 |
| Surgical Technologists | $77,200 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $72,460 |
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