The salary statistics and trend of pharmacy technicians in the industry of pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pharmacy technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,370 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $44,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pharmacy technicians in the industry of pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) pharmacy technicians is $58,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pharmacy technicians is $25,370.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pharmacy technicians in the industry of Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $35,460 | 1.58% | 9.48% |
| 2016 | $34,900 | -0.92% | - |
| 2015 | $35,220 | 2.84% | - |
| 2014 | $34,220 | 0.64% | - |
| 2013 | $34,000 | 5.59% | - |
| 2012 | $32,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of pharmacy technicians in two industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of pharmacy technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | |
| Chemical Manufacturing | |
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