Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile
Full Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry-level) | $38,850 | $18.68 |
| 25th percentile | $45,610 | $21.93 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $49,640 | $23.86 |
| 75th percentile | $64,400 | $30.96 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $79,630 | $38.28 |
| Mean (average) | $56,270 | $27.05 |
How California Compares
| State | Median Annual | vs. California |
|---|---|---|
| California (current) | $49,640 | — |
| Washington | $56,140 | +13% |
| Oregon | $51,210 | +3% |
| Alaska | $50,440 | +2% |
| Minnesota | $48,560 | -2% |
| Colorado | $48,070 | -3% |
| Arizona | $47,620 | -4% |
| North Dakota | $47,600 | -4% |
| Montana | $46,980 | -5% |
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Related Occupations in California
| Occupation | Median Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,700 | 13,570 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $49,310 | 7,560 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,030 | 5,050 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,040 | 24,580 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $50,150 | 29,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $50,240 | 108,140 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in California?
The mean pharmacy technicians salary in California is $56,270 per year. The median (middle) salary is $49,640 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technicians in California?
Entry-level pharmacy technicianss (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $38,850 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $45,610 per year.
What is the highest Pharmacy Technicians salary in California?
Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $79,630 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $64,400 per year.
How does the California Pharmacy Technicians salary compare to the national average?
The median pharmacy technicians salary in California is $49,640, which is +14% above national average of $43,460.
Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release.
All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education,
employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes