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How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA in 2026?

Typical pay for Pharmacy Techs in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Pennsylvania.

$35,840
Typical pay a year
$17.23
Typical pay an hour
-10%
vs Pennsylvania · -22% vs US
500
Pharmacy Techs employed in the area
Where Pharmacy Tech pay falls in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$31,260
Starting out
$34,790
First years
$35,840
Typical
$38,930
Experienced
$47,170
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, Pennsylvania earns $17.23 per hour, or $35,840 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $2,987 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $31,260, and the top 10% of earners make over $47,170.

That pay is 10% below the Pennsylvania figure of $40,040 and 22% below the national figure of $45,750. About 500 Pharmacy Techs work in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area.

Pharmacy Tech pay in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $17.23 an hour, or $35,840 a year.
  • That is 10% below the Pennsylvania figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $31,260; the top 10% make over $47,170.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $15.03 an hour to more than $22.68 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Pennsylvania and national figures.

Pharmacy Tech pay by career stage in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Pharmacy Tech pay by career stage in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
Career stageSouthwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPennsylvaniaUnited States
Starting out$31,260$15.03 an hour$35,140$16.89 an hour$36,020$17.32 an hour
First years$34,790$16.73 an hour$36,160$17.39 an hour$37,850$18.20 an hour
Typical Pharmacy Tech$35,840$17.23 an hour$40,040$19.25 an hour$45,750$22.00 an hour
Experienced$38,930$18.72 an hour$46,870$22.53 an hour$49,990$24.04 an hour
Top 10%$47,170$22.68 an hour$51,290$24.66 an hour$61,040$29.35 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area compares with other Pennsylvania cities

Philadelphia pays Pharmacy Techs the most in Pennsylvania at $44,880 a year, $9,040 more than Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Wilkes at $36,280.

Typical Pharmacy Tech pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPharmacy Techs employed
1Philadelphia$44,880$21.58+25%9,030
2Pittsburgh$41,780$20.09+17%4,270
3Carlisle
metro incl. Harrisburg
$39,940$19.20+11%910
4Lancaster$39,580$19.03+10%650
5Williamsport$38,500$18.51+7%100
6Allentown$38,490$18.50+7%1,160
7Lebanon$37,890$18.22+6%130
8Johnstown$37,540$18.05+5%170
9Chambersburg$37,440$18.00+4%180
10State College$37,400$17.98+4%160
11Erie$37,340$17.95+4%370
12Gettysburg$37,320$17.94+4%70
13Hanover
metro incl. York
$37,220$17.89+4%520
14Reading$36,860$17.72+3%410
15Altoona$36,810$17.70+3%190
16Barre
metro incl. Scranton · Wilkes
$36,280$17.44+1%940

Every metro area in Pennsylvania with Pharmacy Tech wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Pennsylvania typical pay $40,040

Is Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Pharmacy Tech?

-22%
vs national pay · -10% vs Pennsylvania
500
Pharmacy Techs employed in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Pharmacy Techs in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $35,840 a year, 22% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA?
A typical Pharmacy Tech in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area earns $35,840 a year, or $17.23 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $31,260 and the top 10% earn over $47,170.
How much does a Pharmacy Tech make an hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Pharmacy Techs in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area is $17.23. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $15.03, and the top 10% earn over $22.68 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Pharmacy Tech in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Pharmacy Tech positions in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $15.03 an hour, or $31,260 a year.
Is Pharmacy Tech pay in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Pennsylvania?
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area pay is 10% below the Pennsylvania figure of $40,040 a year. Philadelphia pays the most in Pennsylvania at $44,880.

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