Pharmacy Technician Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median pharmacy technician in the Cincinnati area earns $40,490 a year ($19.47 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($45,750) and about the same as the Ohio median ($40,650). Half of the 3,380 pharmacy technicians there earn between $35,520 and $48,170.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,940 | $34,980 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $35,520 | $36,650 | $37,850 |
| Median | $40,490 | $40,650 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $48,170 | $48,200 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $56,840 | $56,520 | $61,040 |
| Average | $43,300 | $43,440 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 3,380 | 17,820 | 471,680 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- Columbus, OH: $45,240
- Cleveland, OH: $39,310
- 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
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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.