Pharmacy Technician Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median pharmacy technician in the Sacramento area earns $58,470 a year ($28.11 an hour), 28% above the U.S. median ($45,750) and 6% above the California median ($55,110). Half of the 2,820 pharmacy technicians there earn between $48,280 and $77,340.
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,480 | $42,850 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $48,280 | $46,430 | $37,850 |
| Median | $58,470 | $55,110 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $77,340 | $65,590 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $83,120 | $81,190 | $61,040 |
| Average | $61,150 | $58,330 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 2,820 | 39,860 | 471,680 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 5th 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
- San Francisco, CA: $60,550
- San Diego, CA: $54,500
- Seattle, WA: $61,320
- Portland, OR: $58,590
- Denver, CO: $50,970
- Salt Lake City, UT: $49,250
- Minneapolis, MN: $48,520
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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.