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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Maryland

Median Annual in Maryland
$45,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.69/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maryland

groups Employed in MD
7,990
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,988 #45 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Maryland, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Maryland earn a median of $45,120 per year ($21.69 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,180, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $60,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maryland.

Is $45,120 good pay in Maryland?

Adjusted for Maryland's cost of living (which runs 105% of the U.S. average), that $45,120 is worth about $42,988 in national buying power — ranking Maryland #45 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Maryland

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,180
$17.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,120
$21.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,050
$28.87/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MD
Maryland (here) $45,120 $42,988
District of Columbia $47,410 $43,139 −$2,290
Delaware $46,430 $46,519 −$1,310
Virginia $44,610 $44,123 +$510
Pennsylvania $40,040 $41,036 +$5,080
West Virginia $38,210 $42,694 +$6,910

Pharmacy Technician in Maryland: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Maryland?

Pharmacy technicians in Maryland earn a median of $45,120 per year ($21.69 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Maryland pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $45,120, Maryland pays 1% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 7,990 work in the state.

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