How much does a pharmacy technician make in California?
$55,110a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in California. That is $26.50 an hour or $4,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.50
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,850Median: $55,110Highest 10%: $81,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,850 | $20.60 | |
| 25th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Median | $55,110 | $26.50 | |
| 75th | $65,590 | $31.53 | |
| 90th | $81,190 | $39.03 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Napa, CA | $77,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $75,490 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,550 |
| Vallejo, CA | $58,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,470 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,580 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $56,530 |
| Chico, CA | $56,320 |
| Yuba City, CA | $56,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,500 |
| Redding, CA | $52,860 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $52,160 |
| El Centro, CA | $51,130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,760 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,720 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,270 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,100 |
| Hanford, CA | $50,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,870 |
| Merced, CA | $48,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 1. Washington | $58,900 |
| 2. California | $55,110 |
| 3. Oregon | $54,900 |
| 4. Alaska | $52,640 |
| 5. Colorado | $49,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $26.50 ($55,110 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $55,110 against $45,750 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for pharmacy technician pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Napa, CA, with a median of $77,360 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.