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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$39,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.84/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
8,870
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,479 #42 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Kentucky, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $39,200 per year ($18.84 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $31,760, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $52,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $39,200 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $39,200 is worth about $43,479 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #42 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,760
$15.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,200
$18.84/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$52,640
$25.31/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $39,200 $43,479
Illinois $46,650 $46,670 −$7,450
Virginia $44,610 $44,123 −$5,410
Indiana $44,560 $47,745 −$5,360
Tennessee $41,920 $45,630 −$2,720
Ohio $40,650 $43,816 −$1,450
Missouri $40,100 $44,155 −$900
West Virginia $38,210 $42,694 +$990

Pharmacy Technician in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Kentucky?

Pharmacy technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $39,200 per year ($18.84 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $39,200, Kentucky pays 14% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 8,870 work in the state.

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