Pharmacy Technician Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median pharmacy technician in the Philadelphia area earns $44,880 a year ($21.58 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($45,750) and 12% above the Pennsylvania median ($40,040). Half of the 9,030 pharmacy technicians there earn between $36,300 and $48,170.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,360 | $35,140 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $36,300 | $36,160 | $37,850 |
| Median | $44,880 | $40,040 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $48,170 | $46,870 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $55,890 | $51,290 | $61,040 |
| Average | $43,920 | $42,300 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 9,030 | 18,880 | 471,680 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $41,780
- 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.