How much does a pharmacy technician make in Portland?
$46,630a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.42 an hour or $3,886 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.42
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,980Median: $46,630Highest 10%: $59,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,980 | $18.26 | |
| 25th | $42,010 | $20.20 | |
| Median | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| 75th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| 90th | $59,190 | $28.46 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Bangor, ME | $44,880 |
| Lewiston, ME | $44,200 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.42 ($46,630 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $46,630 against $45,750 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $45,400, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for pharmacy technician pay?
108 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,190 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.