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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$47,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.90/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
12,970
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,320 #22 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Arizona, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Arizona earn a median of $47,640 per year ($22.90 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $39,040, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $60,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $47,640 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $47,640 is worth about $47,320 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #22 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,040
$18.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,640
$22.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,820
$29.24/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $47,640 $47,320
California $55,110 $49,774 −$7,470
Utah $48,140 $48,693 −$500
Nevada $47,980 $47,990 −$340
New Mexico $46,630 $50,568 +$1,010

Pharmacy Technician in Arizona: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Arizona?

Pharmacy technicians in Arizona earn a median of $47,640 per year ($22.90 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Arizona pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $47,640, Arizona pays 4% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 12,970 work in the state.

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