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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$45,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.83/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
2,070
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,780 #25 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Maine, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Maine earn a median of $45,400 per year ($21.83 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $37,060, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $57,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $45,400 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $45,400 is worth about $46,780 in national buying power — ranking Maine #25 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,060
$17.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,400
$21.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,360
$27.58/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $45,400 $46,780
New Hampshire $47,360 $45,466 −$1,960

Pharmacy Technician in Maine: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Maine?

Pharmacy technicians in Maine earn a median of $45,400 per year ($21.83 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Maine pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $45,400, Maine pays 1% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 2,070 work in the state.

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