Pharmacy Technician Salary in Washington, DC
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The median pharmacy technician in the Washington area earns $46,660 a year ($22.43 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($45,750). Half of the 6,650 pharmacy technicians there earn between $39,830 and $57,800.
Median $46,660
10th: $37,95090th: $64,220
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,950 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $39,830 | $37,850 |
| Median | $46,660 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $57,800 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $64,220 | $61,040 |
| Average | $49,550 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 6,650 | 471,680 |
Washington, DC ranks 20th 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
- Denver, CO: $50,970
- Los Angeles, CA: $50,760
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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.