verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$52,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.31/hr
▲ 15% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
800
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,427 #8 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Alaska, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Alaska earn a median of $52,640 per year ($25.31 per hour), which is 15% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $40,820, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $70,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $52,640 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $52,640 is worth about $51,427 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #8 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,820
$19.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,640
$25.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$70,720
$34.00/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $52,640 $51,427
Washington $58,900 $55,040 −$6,260

Pharmacy Technician in Alaska: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Alaska?

Pharmacy technicians in Alaska earn a median of $52,640 per year ($25.31 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Alaska pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $52,640, Alaska pays 15% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 800 work in the state.

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