How much does a pharmacy technician make in Tucson?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,680Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $63,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $51,600 | $24.81 | |
| 90th | $63,250 | $30.41 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $48,800 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,760 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $47,000 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $45,990 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $45,890 |
| Yuma, AZ | $45,050 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $47,310 against $45,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $47,640, so Tucson pays 1% less.
Where does Tucson rank for pharmacy technician pay?
86 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,250 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.