How much does a pharmacy technician make in New Jersey?
$39,610a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in New Jersey. That is $19.04 an hour or $3,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.04
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,170Median: $39,610Highest 10%: $59,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 25th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 75th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 90th | $59,700 | $28.70 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,880 |
| New York, NY | $44,640 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $44,610 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,490 |
| Trenton, NJ | $38,100 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 43. Oklahoma | $40,500 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.04 ($39,610 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $39,610 against $45,750 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for pharmacy technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $44,880 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.