How much does a pharmacy technician make in Providence?
$43,800a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $21.06 an hour or $3,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.06
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 224 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $43,800Highest 10%: $58,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $38,560 | $18.54 | |
| Median | $43,800 | $21.06 | |
| 75th | $50,860 | $24.45 | |
| 90th | $58,090 | $27.93 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $21.06 ($43,800 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $43,800 against $45,750 nationally, 4% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $44,380, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for pharmacy technician pay?
224 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,090 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.