How much does a pharmacy technician make in Portland?
$58,590a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.17 an hour or $4,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.17
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,620Median: $58,590Highest 10%: $71,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| 25th | $48,680 | $23.40 | |
| Median | $58,590 | $28.17 | |
| 75th | $63,720 | $30.63 | |
| 90th | $71,370 | $34.31 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Bend, OR | $56,950 |
| Medford, OR | $54,900 |
| Salem, OR | $52,210 |
| Albany, OR | $51,730 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $51,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,820 |
| Corvallis, OR | $50,270 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $524,400 |
| Neurologist | $337,800 |
| Physician | $333,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $286,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,700 |
| Dentist | $249,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $246,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.17 ($58,590 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $58,590 against $45,750 nationally, 28% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,900, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for pharmacy technician pay?
8 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,370 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.