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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$46,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.32/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
2,950
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,610 #17 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Idaho, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Idaho earn a median of $46,420 per year ($22.32 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $37,380, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $59,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $46,420 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $46,420 is worth about $48,610 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #17 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,380
$17.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,420
$22.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,230
$28.48/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $46,420 $48,610
Washington $58,900 $55,040 −$12,480
Oregon $54,900 $53,115 −$8,480
Montana $49,400 $52,195 −$2,980
Wyoming $48,260 $52,065 −$1,840
Utah $48,140 $48,693 −$1,720
Nevada $47,980 $47,990 −$1,560

Pharmacy Technician in Idaho: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Idaho?

Pharmacy technicians in Idaho earn a median of $46,420 per year ($22.32 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Idaho pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $46,420, Idaho pays 1% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 2,950 work in the state.

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