How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in New York in 2026?

A typical Pharmacy Tech in New York earns about $21.12 per hour ($43,930 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,661 a month and $845 a week, based on the annual figure. These figures reflect statewide pay across pharmacies, hospitals, and retail settings in New York.

That pay sits 4% below the national figure of $45,750 a year, placing New York 36th among the 51 states and the District of Columbia. Around 24,400 Pharmacy Techs work across the state. Pay in New York varies widely by region, from rural upstate counties to the New York City metro area.

Entry-level positions in New York typically offer around $17.57 an hour, or about $36,540 a year, for Pharmacy Techs just starting out. Many newcomers land closer to $18.15 an hour, or $37,740 a year, once they gain basic experience. Pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $21.12 an hour within a few years on the job.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in New York often earn upwards of $24.03 an hour, or $49,980 a year, in senior or specialized roles. The top 10% of earners make over $31.10 an hour, or $64,690 a year. That leaves a spread of $28,150 between entry-level and top pay, a gap shaped mostly by years on the job, work setting, and city.

New York Pharmacy Tech pay climbed from $30,110 in 2015 to $43,930 in 2025, a gain of $13,820. That marks a 46% rise over the decade, according to the same government wage data. Pay did not move in a straight line each year, but the ten-year direction was clearly upward.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten years, a slightly faster climb than New York's. Someone starting a Pharmacy Tech career in New York today enters a field where pay has moved up steadily. A starting wage still lands closer to entry-level figures than the statewide typical rate, but the ten-year trend has been upward.

Pay runs highest in Ithaca, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $45,090 a year ($21.68 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. Binghamton follows closely at $44,770 a year ($21.52 an hour). These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Pay runs lowest in Fort Drum, near the Canadian border, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $36,610 a year ($17.60 an hour), a spread of $8,480 from the top-paying city. The largest Pharmacy Tech workforce is in the New York City metro area, with 25,420 workers earning $44,640 a year ($21.46 an hour). Higher pay in and around New York City generally tracks its higher cost of living.

Among New York's neighbors, Vermont pays the most, with Pharmacy Techs there typically earning $47,940 a year, 9% above New York's figure. Connecticut ($47,050) and Massachusetts ($46,470) also pay more. Pennsylvania ($40,040) and New Jersey ($39,610) pay less, 9% and 10% below New York. Pharmacy Tech licensure or registration earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state.

Pharmacy Techs in New York typically earn $43,930 a year ($21.12 an hour) as of May 2025, up 46% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, from entry-level rates near $36,540 to top pay above $64,690. For registration and licensing requirements, check the New York State Education Department's pharmacy technician registry page. For local figures, see the city-specific Pharmacy Tech pay pages linked below.