Pharmacy Technician Salary in Denver, CO
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The median pharmacy technician in the Denver area earns $50,970 a year ($24.50 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($45,750) and 2% above the Colorado median ($49,970). Half of the 3,260 pharmacy technicians there earn between $47,170 and $59,690.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,390 | $39,810 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $47,170 | $46,300 | $37,850 |
| Median | $50,970 | $49,970 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $59,690 | $58,300 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $67,440 | $64,760 | $61,040 |
| Average | $53,750 | $52,210 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 3,260 | 6,010 | 471,680 |
Denver, CO ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $50,760
- Riverside, CA: $50,270
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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.