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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$43,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.96/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
38,460
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,151 #48 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Florida, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Florida earn a median of $43,590 per year ($20.96 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $35,760, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $54,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $43,590 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $43,590 is worth about $42,151 in national buying power — ranking Florida #48 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,760
$17.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,590
$20.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$54,980
$26.43/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $43,590 $42,151
Georgia $41,910 $43,523 +$1,680
Alabama $39,030 $43,941 +$4,560

Pharmacy Technician in Florida: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Florida?

Pharmacy technicians in Florida earn a median of $43,590 per year ($20.96 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Florida pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $43,590, Florida pays 5% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 38,460 work in the state.

Pharmacy Technician salary in other states

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