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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$44,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.45/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
10,720
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,123 #37 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Virginia, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Virginia earn a median of $44,610 per year ($21.45 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,260, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $59,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $44,610 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $44,610 is worth about $44,123 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #37 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,260
$17.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,610
$21.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,030
$28.38/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $44,610 $44,123
District of Columbia $47,410 $43,139 −$2,800
Maryland $45,120 $42,988 −$510
North Carolina $44,530 $47,209 +$80
Tennessee $41,920 $45,630 +$2,690
Kentucky $39,200 $43,479 +$5,410
West Virginia $38,210 $42,694 +$6,400

Pharmacy Technician in Virginia: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Virginia?

Pharmacy technicians in Virginia earn a median of $44,610 per year ($21.45 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Virginia pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $44,610, Virginia pays 2% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 10,720 work in the state.

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