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

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Oregon earns about $26.39 per hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That comes out to roughly $54,900 a year. Broken down further, it works out to about $4,575 a month, or around $1,056 a week, based on the annual figure.

That pay runs about 20% above the national typical of $22.00 an hour ($45,750 a year). It places Oregon 3rd among all 51 states and D.C. for Pharmacy Tech pay. Roughly 4,320 Pharmacy Techs work across the state, giving the figure a solid base.

Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in Oregon typically start around $21.41 an hour, or about $44,530 a year, according to the same May 2025 wage data. Pay tends to rise toward the state's typical figure of $54,900 within the first few years on the job. Certification and hands-on experience both help technicians move up from starting pay.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Oregon often earn upwards of $30.08 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $68,000 a year. That leaves a spread of about $23,470 between entry-level and top pay. The gap is usually shaped by years on the job, work setting, and which city a technician works in.

Oregon's typical Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $36,560 in 2015 to $54,900 in 2025, according to government wage data. That's a gain of $18,340. In percentage terms, pay rose 50% over the ten-year span.

Nationally, typical Pharmacy Tech pay rose by the same 50% over the same decade, according to government wage data. That means Oregon's gains have kept pace with the rest of the country rather than falling behind. For someone starting out now, that steady decade of increases shows pay has moved up, though it offers no guarantee of future gains.

Pay runs highest in Portland, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $58,590 a year ($28.17 an hour), about 7% above the statewide figure. Bend follows close behind at $56,950 a year. Medford sits right at the state's typical figure, at $54,900 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area.

Corvallis pays the least among Oregon's tracked cities, at $50,270 a year ($24.17 an hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $8,320. Portland also employs the most Pharmacy Techs of any Oregon city, with 2,460 working there. Lower pay in smaller cities like Corvallis usually tracks a lower cost of living.

Oregon's Pharmacy Tech pay compares well with its neighbors. Washington pays a bit more, at $58,900 a year, about 7% above Oregon's figure, while California sits almost even at $55,110 a year. Nevada and Idaho both pay less, at $47,980 and $46,420 respectively, roughly 13% to 15% below Oregon. Pharmacy Tech licensure or registration earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state.

Pharmacy Techs in Oregon typically earn $54,900 a year, a figure that has climbed 50% over the past decade. For anyone considering the field or planning a move, the next steps are checking Oregon's pharmacy technician licensing or registry requirements and reviewing city-level pages for local pay figures, from Portland's higher rates to more modest pay in smaller cities like Corvallis.