How much does a pharmacy technician make in Los Angeles?
$50,760a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $24.40 an hour or $4,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.40
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 13,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,820Median: $50,760Highest 10%: $78,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| 25th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Median | $50,760 | $24.40 | |
| 75th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $52,160 |
| El Centro, CA | $51,130 |
| 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 Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $24.40 ($50,760 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $50,760 against $45,750 nationally, 11% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $55,110, so Los Angeles pays 8% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for pharmacy technician pay?
41 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.