The salary statistics and trend of pharmacy technicians in the industry of other professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare pharmacy technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $44,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for pharmacy technicians in the industry of other professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $44,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent pharmacy technicians is $21,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of pharmacy technicians in the industry of Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $30,580 | 5.69% | 5.95% |
| 2016 | $28,840 | 3.68% | - |
| 2015 | $27,780 | -2.09% | - |
| 2014 | $28,360 | -11.39% | - |
| 2013 | $31,590 | 8.96% | - |
| 2012 | $28,760 | - | - |
The average salaries of pharmacy technicians in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Veterinary Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |