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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$43,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.12/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
24,400
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$40,706 #50 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in New York, explained

Pharmacy technicians in New York earn a median of $43,930 per year ($21.12 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,540, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $64,690. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $43,930 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $43,930 is worth about $40,706 in national buying power — ranking New York #50 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,540
$17.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,930
$21.12/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$64,690
$31.10/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $43,930 $40,706
Vermont $47,940 $48,939 −$4,010
Connecticut $47,050 $45,411 −$3,120
Massachusetts $46,470 $43,940 −$2,540
Pennsylvania $40,040 $41,036 +$3,890
New Jersey $39,610 $36,405 +$4,320

Pharmacy Technician in New York: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in New York?

Pharmacy technicians in New York earn a median of $43,930 per year ($21.12 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does New York pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $43,930, New York pays 4% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 24,400 work in the state.

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