Pharmacy Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $19.25 an hour ($40,040 a year). About 18,880 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). Pennsylvania ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.89 | $35,140 |
| 25% of workers | $17.39 | $36,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| 75% of workers | $22.53 | $46,870 |
| 90% of workers | $24.66 | $51,290 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $44,880 | 9,030 |
| Pittsburgh | $41,780 | 4,270 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $39,940 | 910 |
| Lancaster | $39,580 | 650 |
| Williamsport | $38,500 | 100 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $38,490 | 1,160 |
| Lebanon | $37,890 | 130 |
| Johnstown | $37,540 | 170 |
| Chambersburg | $37,440 | 180 |
| State College | $37,400 | 160 |
| Erie | $37,340 | 370 |
| Gettysburg | $37,320 | 70 |
| York-Hanover | $37,220 | 520 |
| Reading | $36,860 | 410 |
| Altoona | $36,810 | 190 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $36,280 | 940 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $44,590 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,920 |
| Pharmacists | $138,160 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,430 |
| Phlebotomists | $43,910 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,680 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $45,450 |
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