How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in Idaho in 2026?

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Idaho earns about $22.32 per hour ($46,420 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $3,868 a month and about $893 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. These figures describe typical pay across the state's Pharmacy Tech workforce.

That is about 1% above the national figure of $45,750, based on the same May 2025 data. Idaho ranks 23rd among the 51 states and jurisdictions tracked for Pharmacy Tech pay. The state employs about 2,950 Pharmacy Techs, compared with 471,680 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Idaho typically offer around $17.97 an hour ($37,380 a year), reflecting pay for Pharmacy Techs who are new to the role. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $22.32 an hour within the first few years on the job. Location, employer type, and added certifications all influence how quickly that happens.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Idaho often earn upwards of $24.26 an hour ($50,460 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $28.48 an hour ($59,230 a year). That leaves a spread of $21,850 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and city tend to explain most of that difference.

Idaho's Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. Typical annual pay rose from $32,280 in 2015 to $46,420 in 2025, a gain of $14,140, or 44%. Idaho saw its sharpest single-year increase in 2023, when typical pay jumped from $38,300 to $43,980.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Idaho's 44% climb. Even so, Idaho's typical pay has risen every year since 2015, reaching $46,420 in 2025. Past growth does not guarantee future gains, but pay for the role has moved upward consistently over the past decade.

Pay runs highest in Lewiston, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $50,270 a year ($24.17 an hour), about 8% above the state figure. Coeur d'Alene follows at $48,180 a year ($23.16 an hour), also above the state typical. Both figures cover the full metro area around each city.

Pay runs lowest in Pocatello, at $44,890 a year ($21.58 an hour), putting the spread between Idaho's highest- and lowest-paying cities at $5,380. Boise City has the largest Pharmacy Tech workforce in the state, with about 1,390 Pharmacy Techs employed there at a typical $46,600 a year. Cities with higher pay often carry higher living costs, which tends to offset some of the difference.

Idaho's typical Pharmacy Tech pay runs lower than every neighboring state in the latest data. Washington pays the most nearby, at $58,900 a year (27% higher), followed by Oregon at $54,900 (18% higher). Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada sit closer, each running just 3% to 6% above Idaho's figure. Pharmacy Tech licensure or registration earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state.

Pharmacy Techs in Idaho typically earn $46,420 a year ($22.32 an hour), up 44% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, with entry-level roles starting lower and experienced techs earning well above the state figure. Readers weighing a move into the field can check Idaho's pharmacy technician licensing or registry requirements, and compare city-level figures for a clearer local picture before deciding where to work.