Pharmacy Technician Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median pharmacy technician in the Buffalo area earns $40,130 a year ($19.29 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($45,750) and 9% below the New York State median ($43,930). Half of the 1,740 pharmacy technicians there earn between $36,100 and $46,450.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,090 | $36,540 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $36,100 | $37,740 | $37,850 |
| Median | $40,130 | $43,930 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $46,450 | $49,980 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $51,770 | $64,690 | $61,040 |
| Average | $42,650 | $46,800 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 1,740 | 24,400 | 471,680 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- New York, NY: $44,640
- San Jose, CA: $75,490
- Seattle, WA: $61,320
- San Francisco, CA: $60,550
- Portland, OR: $58,590
- Sacramento, CA: $58,470
- San Diego, CA: $54,500
- Denver, CO: $50,970
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.