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

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Massachusetts earns about $22.34 per hour, or $46,470 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that works out to roughly $3,872 a month and $894 a week. Actual pay varies by setting, city, and experience, but this figure reflects typical earnings statewide.

That typical pay runs about 2% above the national figure of $45,750. Massachusetts ranks 21st among the 51 states and territories tracked for this occupation. About 10,150 Pharmacy Techs work across the state, a large enough group to make these figures reliable.

Entry-level positions in Massachusetts typically offer around $18.26 to $18.78 an hour, or about $37,980 to $39,050 a year. Pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $46,470 within a few years on the job. New Pharmacy Techs usually start near this range before gaining experience, certification, or moving into higher-paying settings.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Massachusetts often earn upwards of $28.64 an hour, or about $59,580 a year, and the top 10% make over $71,070 a year. That leaves a spread of $33,090 between entry-level and top pay. The gap usually reflects years on the job, added certifications, and whether the position is in a hospital, retail pharmacy, or a higher-cost city like Boston.

Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $30,040 in 2015 to $46,470 in 2025. That is a gain of $16,430, or 55%, according to the same wage data. The increase has been fairly consistent year over year, with only a small dip between 2023 and 2024 before pay moved higher again.

The nationwide Pharmacy Tech pay rise over the same decade was 50%, so Massachusetts pay grew slightly faster than the country as a whole. Both figures point in the same direction: pay for this role has moved up steadily since 2015. For someone starting in the field now, this history shows real growth over ten years, though it offers no guarantee of future increases.

Pay runs highest in Barnstable Town, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $47,280 a year ($22.73 an hour), about 2% above the statewide figure. Pittsfield follows closely, with typical pay of $46,920 a year. Both are smaller cities on Cape Cod and in the Berkshires, showing that the highest pay is not limited to the state's biggest metro areas.

The lowest typical pay among Massachusetts cities is in Warwick, at $43,800 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $3,480. Boston employs the most Pharmacy Techs of any city in the state, about 7,370, even though its pay sits near the middle of the range at $46,890 a year. Cities with higher pay generally carry a higher cost of living, so a bigger paycheck does not always stretch further.

Among neighboring states, Vermont pays the most, at $47,940 a year (3% above Massachusetts), followed by New Hampshire at $47,360 (2% above) and Connecticut at $47,050 (1% above). Rhode Island and New York pay less, at $44,380 and $43,930 (4% and 5% below Massachusetts). Pharmacy technician licensure earned in one of these states can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one.

Pharmacy Techs in Massachusetts typically earn $46,470 a year, up 55% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level positions near $37,980 to the top 10% earning over $71,070. For specific requirements, readers can check the Massachusetts pharmacy technician licensing or registry page, and compare local figures on individual city pages.