Pharmacy Technicians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $21.45 an hour ($44,610 a year). About 10,720 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). Virginia ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.43 | $36,260 |
| 25% of workers | $18.25 | $37,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.45 | $44,610 |
| 75% of workers | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| 90% of workers | $28.38 | $59,030 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $48,110 | 340 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $46,100 | 130 |
| Richmond | $44,030 | 2,020 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $43,930 | 1,990 |
| Harrisonburg | $43,780 | 300 |
| Winchester | $42,390 | 270 |
| Lynchburg | $42,030 | 300 |
| Roanoke | $41,200 | 530 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $40,510 | 230 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $43,200 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $64,920 |
| Pharmacists | $144,060 |
| Phlebotomists | $46,340 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $52,090 |
| Surgical Technologists | $67,580 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $55,820 |
Other job titles for this job
Open pharmacy technicians jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring pharmacy technicians? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.