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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$49,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.02/hr
▲ 9% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
6,010
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,490 #18 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Colorado, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Colorado earn a median of $49,970 per year ($24.02 per hour), which is 9% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $39,810, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $64,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $49,970 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $49,970 is worth about $48,490 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #18 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,810
$19.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,970
$24.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$64,760
$31.13/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $49,970 $48,490
Wyoming $48,260 $52,065 +$1,710
Utah $48,140 $48,693 +$1,830
New Mexico $46,630 $50,568 +$3,340
Nebraska $46,610 $51,730 +$3,360
Kansas $43,310 $48,086 +$6,660
Oklahoma $40,500 $46,105 +$9,470

Pharmacy Technician in Colorado: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Colorado?

Pharmacy technicians in Colorado earn a median of $49,970 per year ($24.02 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Colorado pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $49,970, Colorado pays 9% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 6,010 work in the state.

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