How much does a pharmacy technician make in Kentucky?
$39,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in Kentucky. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.85
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,760Median: $39,200Highest 10%: $52,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| 25th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 75th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| 90th | $52,640 | $25.31 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $42,880 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,240 |
| Lexington, KY | $40,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,490 |
| Owensboro, KY | $40,000 |
| Huntington, WV | $38,730 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,210 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 44. Missouri | $40,100 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $40,040 |
| 46. New Jersey | $39,610 |
| 47. Kentucky | $39,200 |
| 48. Mississippi | $39,040 |
| 49. Alabama | $39,030 |
| 50. Arkansas | $38,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.85 ($39,200 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $39,200 against $45,750 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Kentucky ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $42,880 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.