How much does a pharmacy technician make in New York?
$43,930a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in New York. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,540Median: $43,930Highest 10%: $64,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,540 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 90th | $64,690 | $31.10 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $45,090 |
| Binghamton, NY | $44,770 |
| New York, NY | $44,640 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $44,480 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,340 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,340 |
| Syracuse, NY | $41,430 |
| Rochester, NY | $40,940 |
| Albany, NY | $40,350 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,130 |
| Elmira, NY | $39,630 |
| Utica, NY | $37,800 |
| Watertown, NY | $36,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 33. Louisiana | $44,410 |
| 34. Rhode Island | $44,380 |
| 35. Michigan | $44,340 |
| 36. New York | $43,930 |
| 37. Florida | $43,590 |
| 38. Kansas | $43,310 |
| 39. South Carolina | $42,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.12 ($43,930 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in New York than the national average?
No: $43,930 against $45,750 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New York rank for pharmacy technician pay?
New York ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $45,090 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.