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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$55,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.50/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
39,860
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,774 #12 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in California, explained

Pharmacy technicians in California earn a median of $55,110 per year ($26.50 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $42,850, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $81,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $55,110 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $55,110 is worth about $49,774 in national buying power — ranking California #12 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,850
$20.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,110
$26.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,190
$39.03/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $55,110 $49,774
Oregon $54,900 $53,115 +$210
Nevada $47,980 $47,990 +$7,130
Arizona $47,640 $47,320 +$7,470

Pharmacy Technician in California: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in California?

Pharmacy technicians in California earn a median of $55,110 per year ($26.50 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does California pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $55,110, California pays 20% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 39,860 work in the state.

Pharmacy Technician salary in other states

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