Pharmacy Technician Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median pharmacy technician in the Richmond area earns $44,030 a year ($21.17 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($45,750) and 1% below the Virginia median ($44,610). Half of the 2,020 pharmacy technicians there earn between $37,640 and $48,090.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,040 | $36,260 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $37,640 | $37,960 | $37,850 |
| Median | $44,030 | $44,610 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $48,090 | $49,150 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $51,430 | $59,030 | $61,040 |
| Average | $44,070 | $45,330 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 2,020 | 10,720 | 471,680 |
Richmond, VA ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $43,930
- 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.