Pharmacy Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$43,460
↑ 50.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Pharmacy Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Pharmacy Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 50.2% since 2011 ($28,940 → $43,460)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $43,460
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,460 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $40,300 | +6.6% |
| 2022 | $37,790 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $36,740 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | $35,100 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | $33,950 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $32,700 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $31,750 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | $30,920 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $30,410 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $29,810 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $29,650 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $29,320 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $28,940 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.