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

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Kansas earns about $20.82 per hour, or $43,310 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $3,609 a month and $833 a week. Actual pay depends on the city, the employer, and how many years someone has been on the job.

Nationally, Pharmacy Techs typically make $22.00 an hour and $45,750 a year. Kansas pay is 5% below that national annual figure, and Kansas ranks 38th out of 51 states and territories on Pharmacy Tech pay. About 4,270 Pharmacy Techs work across the state, a large enough group to make these figures reliable.

Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in Kansas typically start around $16.25 an hour, or about $33,800 a year. That is where new hires often land in their first year or two on the job. Pay tends to move up from there, and most Pharmacy Techs reach the state's typical pay of $43,310 a year within a few years of steady work.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Kansas often earn upwards of $22.67 an hour, or about $47,140 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $27.00 an hour, or $56,160 a year, leaving a spread of $22,360 between the entry-level and top-earning figures. Setting, years of experience, and city tend to separate the two ends of that range, with hospital and specialty settings often paying more than retail.

Kansas Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. Pay rose from $29,130 in 2015 to $43,310 in 2025, a gain of $14,180, or 49%, according to the same wage data. That rise came in steady yearly steps rather than a single jump, with pay increasing most years along the way.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten years, putting Kansas nearly in step with the broader national gain. Pay in the state has moved up steadily for a decade. Anyone weighing the job now can expect pay that has trended upward, though nothing guarantees the same pace continues going forward.

Topeka pays Pharmacy Techs the most among Kansas cities, at $46,590 a year, about 8% above the state figure. Wichita and Manhattan follow, with typical pay of $39,810 and $39,640 a year, both close to the statewide figure of $43,310. Pay in these three cities sits within a fairly narrow band compared with the top and bottom of the state's range.

Lawrence pays the least among the state's tracked cities, at $39,620 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $6,970. Wichita employs the most Pharmacy Techs of any Kansas city, with 860 working there. These figures cover each city's full metro area, and higher pay in cities like Topeka often reflects a higher cost of living.

Kansas Pharmacy Tech pay trails most of its neighbors. Colorado pays the most nearby, at $49,970 a year, 15% higher than Kansas, and Nebraska pays $46,610, 8% higher. Oklahoma and Missouri both pay less, at $40,500 and $40,100, or 6% and 7% below Kansas. Pharmacy Tech licensing or registration in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

Pharmacy Techs in Kansas typically earn $43,310 a year, up 49% over the past decade from $29,130 in 2015. Pay is highest in Topeka and lowest in Lawrence, and it runs a bit below the national figure overall. Anyone considering the role should check the Kansas Board of Pharmacy's registration requirements and review city-level pay figures to see how local numbers compare before deciding where to work.