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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$40,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.55/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
17,820
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,816 #40 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Ohio, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Ohio earn a median of $40,650 per year ($19.55 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $34,980, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $56,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $40,650 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $40,650 is worth about $43,816 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #40 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,980
$16.82/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$40,650
$19.55/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,520
$27.17/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $40,650 $43,816
Indiana $44,560 $47,745 −$3,910
Michigan $44,340 $46,083 −$3,690
Pennsylvania $40,040 $41,036 +$610
Kentucky $39,200 $43,479 +$1,450
West Virginia $38,210 $42,694 +$2,440

Pharmacy Technician in Ohio: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Ohio?

Pharmacy technicians in Ohio earn a median of $40,650 per year ($19.55 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Ohio pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $40,650, Ohio pays 11% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 17,820 work in the state.

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