How much does a pharmacy technician make in Pennsylvania?
$40,040a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $19.25 an hour or $3,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $40,040Highest 10%: $51,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 75th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| 90th | $51,290 | $24.66 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $44,880 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,780 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $39,940 |
| Lancaster, PA | $39,580 |
| Williamsport, PA | $38,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,490 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $37,540 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $37,440 |
| State College, PA | $37,400 |
| Erie, PA | $37,340 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $37,320 |
| York, PA | $37,220 |
| Reading, PA | $36,860 |
| Altoona, PA | $36,810 |
| Scranton, PA | $36,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 42. Ohio | $40,650 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $19.25 ($40,040 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $40,040 against $45,750 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.