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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$44,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.34/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
1,540
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,391 #43 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Rhode Island, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $44,380 per year ($21.34 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $38,270, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $58,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $44,380 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $44,380 is worth about $43,391 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #43 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,270
$18.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,380
$21.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,990
$28.36/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $44,380 $43,391
Connecticut $47,050 $45,411 −$2,670
Massachusetts $46,470 $43,940 −$2,090

Pharmacy Technician in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Rhode Island?

Pharmacy technicians in Rhode Island earn a median of $44,380 per year ($21.34 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $44,380, Rhode Island pays 3% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 1,540 work in the state.

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