How much does a pharmacy technician make in Fresno?
$52,210a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $25.10 an hour or $4,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.10
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,300Median: $52,210Highest 10%: $73,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $52,210 | $25.10 | |
| 75th | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $73,100 | $35.14 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $25.10 ($52,210 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $52,210 against $45,750 nationally, 14% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $55,110, so Fresno pays 5% less.
Where does Fresno rank for pharmacy technician pay?
29 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,100 or more.
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.