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

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Nebraska earns about $22.41 per hour, or $46,610 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,884 a month and $896 a week, both figures calculated from the annual figure. These numbers describe typical pay across the state, with plenty of Pharmacy Techs earning more or less depending on setting and experience.

Nebraska's typical pay sits about 2% above the national figure of $45,750 a year, according to the same data. That places the state 20th among all 51 states and D.C. for Pharmacy Tech pay. Roughly 2,660 Pharmacy Techs work in Nebraska, compared with 471,680 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for a state with a smaller overall workforce.

Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in Nebraska typically start around $17.65 per hour, or about $36,710 a year, according to May 2025 wage data. That's the typical starting point across pharmacies statewide. Pay generally rises toward the state's typical figure of $22.41 an hour within the first few years on the job, as new hires gain experience with prescription processing and insurance systems.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Nebraska often earn upwards of $23.69 per hour, or about $49,270 a year, and the top 10% make over $27.46 an hour ($57,110 a year). That leaves a spread of $20,400 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all tend to separate the two groups, with hospital and specialty pharmacy roles often paying more than retail positions.

Nebraska Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $28,640 a year in 2015 to $46,610 in 2025, according to government wage data. That's a gain of $17,970, a rise of 63% over ten years. The increase has been fairly steady year over year, with the largest single-year jump coming between 2024 and 2025.

Nationally, typical Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten years, putting Nebraska's increase ahead of the national pace. Wage growth in the state outpaced the country as a whole across nearly every one of those years. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved up steadily rather than staying flat, though past gains are not a promise of future ones.

Pay runs highest in Omaha, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $47,290 a year ($22.73 an hour), about 1% above the statewide figure. These figures cover the full Omaha metro area. Grand Island follows closely at $46,820 a year, keeping pay fairly close across the state's larger job markets.

Lincoln pays the least among the state's tracked cities, at $46,140 a year, putting the spread between the highest and lowest cities at just $1,150. Omaha also has the largest Pharmacy Tech workforce among Nebraska cities, with 1,330 people in the role. That gap is modest by national standards, and differences in local cost of living help explain why pay stays fairly close from city to city.

Among Nebraska's neighbors, Colorado pays the most, with Pharmacy Techs typically earning $49,970 a year, about 7% above Nebraska's figure. Missouri pays the least in the region, at $40,100 a year, about 14% below Nebraska. Wyoming, South Dakota, Iowa, and Kansas fall in between, ranging from 4% above to 7% below the state figure. Pharmacy Tech certification and registration requirements often carry over between neighboring states, though applicants should confirm current rules before relocating.

Pharmacy Techs in Nebraska typically earn $22.41 an hour, or $46,610 a year, up 63% over the past decade. That growth has kept pace with, and slightly outrun, the national trend. Readers weighing a move into the field can check Nebraska's licensing and registry requirements for current registration rules, and compare city-level figures for Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island before deciding where to look for work.