How much does a pharmacy technician make in Salem?
$52,210a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $25.10 an hour or $4,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.10
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,700Median: $52,210Highest 10%: $66,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 25th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| Median | $52,210 | $25.10 | |
| 75th | $62,150 | $29.88 | |
| 90th | $66,880 | $32.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Portland, OR | $58,590 |
| Bend, OR | $56,950 |
| Medford, OR | $54,900 |
| Albany, OR | $51,730 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $51,700 |
| Eugene, OR | $50,820 |
| Corvallis, OR | $50,270 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $374,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,200 |
| Pediatrician | $256,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $212,300 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $162,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $144,200 |
| Optometrist | $134,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $25.10 ($52,210 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $52,210 against $45,750 nationally, 14% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,900, so Salem pays 5% less.
Where does Salem rank for pharmacy technician pay?
30 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,880 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.