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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$39,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.04/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
14,020
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$36,405 #51 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in New Jersey, explained

Pharmacy technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $39,610 per year ($19.04 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,170, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $59,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $39,610 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $39,610 is worth about $36,405 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #51 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,170
$17.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,610
$19.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,700
$28.70/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $39,610 $36,405
Delaware $46,430 $46,519 −$6,820
New York $43,930 $40,706 −$4,320
Pennsylvania $40,040 $41,036 −$430

Pharmacy Technician in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in New Jersey?

Pharmacy technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $39,610 per year ($19.04 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $39,610, New Jersey pays 13% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 14,020 work in the state.

Pharmacy Technician salary in other states

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