Pharmacy Technicians pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $19.55 an hour ($40,650 a year). About 17,820 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). Ohio ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.82 | $34,980 |
| 25% of workers | $17.62 | $36,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.55 | $40,650 |
| 75% of workers | $23.17 | $48,200 |
| 90% of workers | $27.17 | $56,520 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $45,240 | 3,480 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $45,000 | 1,260 |
| Toledo | $44,870 | 790 |
| Lima | $44,150 | 150 |
| Springfield | $42,570 | 140 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $41,000 | 690 |
| Canton-Massillon | $40,900 | 610 |
| Cincinnati | $40,490 | 3,380 |
| Akron | $39,780 | 1,020 |
| Cleveland | $39,310 | 3,970 |
| Sandusky | $38,750 | 130 |
| Mansfield | $38,310 | 170 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $39,010 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,950 |
| Medical Assistants | $42,810 |
| Pharmacists | $137,020 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,770 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,990 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,420 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $50,500 |
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