Pharmacy Technicians pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $21.12 an hour ($43,930 a year). About 24,400 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). New York ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| 25% of workers | $18.15 | $37,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.12 | $43,930 |
| 75% of workers | $24.03 | $49,980 |
| 90% of workers | $31.10 | $64,690 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $45,090 | 60 |
| Binghamton | $44,770 | 260 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $44,640 | 25,420 |
| Glens Falls | $44,480 | 180 |
| Kingston | $44,340 | 170 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $43,340 | 750 |
| Syracuse | $41,430 | 890 |
| Rochester | $40,940 | 1,830 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $40,350 | 1,120 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $40,130 | 1,740 |
| Elmira | $39,630 | 90 |
| Utica-Rome | $37,800 | 340 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $36,610 | 120 |
New York 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)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $48,590 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,000 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $67,180 |
| Pharmacists | $142,090 |
| Surgical Technologists | $79,550 |
| Phlebotomists | $50,530 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,010 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $63,880 |
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