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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$46,430/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.32/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
1,480
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,519 #27 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Delaware, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Delaware earn a median of $46,430 per year ($22.32 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $35,460, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $57,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $46,430 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $46,430 is worth about $46,519 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #27 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,460
$17.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,430
$22.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,400
$27.60/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $46,430 $46,519
Maryland $45,120 $42,988 +$1,310
Pennsylvania $40,040 $41,036 +$6,390
New Jersey $39,610 $36,405 +$6,820

Pharmacy Technician in Delaware: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Delaware?

Pharmacy technicians in Delaware earn a median of $46,430 per year ($22.32 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Delaware pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $46,430, Delaware pays 1% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 1,480 work in the state.

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