The salary statistics and trend of pharmacy technicians in the industry of other general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pharmacy technician salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $38,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pharmacy technicians in the industry of other general merchandise stores. 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 $45,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pharmacy technicians is $21,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pharmacy technicians in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $30,910 | 3.75% | 10.74% |
| 2015 | $29,750 | 4.54% | - |
| 2014 | $28,400 | 1.34% | - |
| 2013 | $28,020 | 1.53% | - |
| 2012 | $27,590 | - | - |
The average salaries of pharmacy technicians in four industries within the retail trade 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 |
|---|---|
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| Direct Selling Establishments | |
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