How much does a pharmacy technician make in Sacramento?
$58,470a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,480Median: $58,470Highest 10%: $83,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| Median | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $77,340 | $37.18 | |
| 90th | $83,120 | $39.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Napa, CA | $77,360 |
| San Jose, CA | $75,490 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,550 |
| Vallejo, CA | $58,670 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,580 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $56,530 |
| Chico, CA | $56,320 |
| Yuba City, CA | $56,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,500 |
| Redding, CA | $52,860 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,210 |
| Stockton, CA | $52,160 |
| El Centro, CA | $51,130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,760 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,720 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,540 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,270 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,100 |
| Hanford, CA | $50,060 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,870 |
| Merced, CA | $48,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,110 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $58,470 against $45,750 nationally, 28% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $55,110, so Sacramento pays 6% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for pharmacy technician pay?
9 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,120 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.