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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$47,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.79/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
1,130
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,139 #44 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in District of Columbia, explained

Pharmacy technicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $47,410 per year ($22.79 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $41,300, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $74,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $47,410 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $47,410 is worth about $43,139 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #44 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$41,300
$19.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,410
$22.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$74,100
$35.62/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $47,410 $43,139
Maryland $45,120 $42,988 +$2,290
Virginia $44,610 $44,123 +$2,800

Pharmacy Technician in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in District of Columbia?

Pharmacy technicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $47,410 per year ($22.79 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $47,410, District of Columbia pays 4% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 1,130 work in the state.

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