Pharmacy Technician Salary in Massachusetts: $52,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Massachusetts

$52,500 / year

≈ $4,400 per month · $25.24 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for Massachusetts · median $48,000

25th percentile
$40,500Average
$52,50075th percentile
$61,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Pharmacy Technician salary by state

Alabama$43,000

Alaska$56,000

Arizona$51,500

Arkansas$42,500

California$60,500

Colorado$54,000

Connecticut$50,000

Delaware$48,000

District of Columbia$55,500

Florida$45,500

Georgia$45,500

Hawaii$50,500

Idaho$49,000

Illinois$47,500

Indiana$45,500

Iowa$46,000

Kansas$45,500

Kentucky$43,000

Louisiana$45,000

Maine$47,500

Maryland$47,500

Massachusetts$52,500

Michigan$46,000

Minnesota$51,000

Mississippi$43,000

Missouri$44,000

Montana$52,000

Nebraska$47,500

Nevada$50,500

New Hampshire$49,500

New Jersey$46,500

New Mexico$49,500

New York$48,500

North Carolina$46,000

North Dakota$51,000

Ohio$45,000

Oklahoma$44,000

Oregon$57,000

Pennsylvania$44,000

Rhode Island$47,500

South Carolina$44,500

South Dakota$47,500

Tennessee$45,000

Texas$47,500

Utah$50,500

Vermont$51,500

Virginia$47,000

Washington$63,500

West Virginia$41,500

Wisconsin$47,500

Wyoming$51,500

About this role

Pharmacy Technician is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Pharmacy Technicians do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
Enter prescription information into computer databases.
Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Pharmacy Technician pay by experience level

Entry level$37,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$39,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$47,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$51,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$63,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+6.4%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

49,000

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Pharmacy Technician salary by industry

Health and Personal Care Retailers

245,060 workers

$44,000

Health and Personal Care Retailers

245,060 workers

$44,000

Hospitals

85,080 workers

$56,500

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

80,740 workers

$56,000

Hospitals, Privately Owned

69,980 workers

$56,500

General Merchandise Retailers

44,530 workers

$50,000

Food and Beverage Retailers

37,870 workers

$44,500

Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only)

37,870 workers

$44,500

Ambulatory Health Care Services

21,510 workers

$55,500

Offices of Physicians

10,460 workers

$52,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Pharmacy Technician pays 70% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Psychiatric Technician$48,000

Emergency Medical Technician$48,500

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51,000

Opticians, Dispensing$53,500

Dietetic Technician$42,000

Medical Records Specialist$59,000

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61,000

Exercise Physiologist$63,000

Paramedic$65,500

Hearing Aid Specialist$68,500

Careers related to Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Aide$42,000

Medical Assistant$47,500

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500

Phlebotomist$47,000

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51,000

Nursing Assistant$44,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make?

The average base salary for a Pharmacy Technician in the United States is $48,000 per year, or about $23.08 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $39,000 and $52,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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