How much does a pharmacy technician make in Louisiana?
$44,410a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in Louisiana. That is $21.35 an hour or $3,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.35
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $44,410Highest 10%: $52,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| 75th | $47,970 | $23.06 | |
| 90th | $52,920 | $25.44 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $46,020 |
| Slidell, LA | $45,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,550 |
| Shreveport, LA | $44,890 |
| Houma, LA | $44,650 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,790 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $41,520 |
| Lafayette, LA | $40,180 |
| Alexandria, LA | $39,830 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 30. Virginia | $44,610 |
| 31. Indiana | $44,560 |
| 32. North Carolina | $44,530 |
| 33. Louisiana | $44,410 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $44,380 |
| 35. Michigan | $44,340 |
| 36. New York | $43,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.35 ($44,410 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $44,410 against $45,750 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Louisiana ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays pharmacy technicians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $46,020 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.