How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in Wyoming in 2026?
Typical pay for Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Wyoming · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical Pharmacy Tech in Wyoming earns about $23.20 per hour, or $48,260 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $4,022 a month and about $928 a week. Those figures cover the full range of pharmacy settings across the state.
That figure sits about 5% above the national typical pay of $45,750 a year, or $22.00 an hour, and it places Wyoming 8th among all 51 states for Pharmacy Tech pay. Around 600 Pharmacy Techs work across Wyoming, a small workforce compared with the national total of 471,680. Even at that scale, pay here holds up well against much larger states.
Pharmacy Tech pay in Wyoming at a glance
- Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming typically earn $23.20 an hour, or $48,260 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025).
- Wyoming pay runs about 5% above the national figure of $45,750, ranking 8th among all 51 states.
- Cheyenne pays the most in the state, with Pharmacy Techs there typically earning $50,940 a year.
- Entry-level Pharmacy Techs start around $37,360 a year, while the top 10% earn over $63,950.
- Wyoming Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed 37% over the past decade, from $35,300 in 2015 to today's figure.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in Wyoming?
Pharmacy Tech pay by career stage in Wyoming
| Career stage | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $37,360$17.96 an hour | $36,020$17.32 an hour |
| First years | $42,890$20.62 an hour | $37,850$18.20 an hour |
| Typical Pharmacy Tech | $48,260$23.20 an hour | $45,750$22.00 an hour |
| Experienced | $53,540$25.74 an hour | $49,990$24.04 an hour |
| Top 10% | $63,950$30.75 an hour | $61,040$29.35 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
Pharmacy Tech pay by experience level in Wyoming
Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming typically start around $17.96 an hour, or about $37,360 a year, according to the same wage data. Pay tends to move toward the statewide typical figure of $23.20 an hour within a few years on the job. New hires in hospital or retail settings often start near this range before moving up.
Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming often earn upwards of $30.75 an hour, and the top 10% make over $63,950 a year. That leaves a spread of $26,590 between entry-level and top-earning Pharmacy Techs in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a role in where a given tech lands within that range.
Pharmacy Tech pay growth in Wyoming
Typical (median) annual wage for Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Wyoming Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed over the past decade, from $35,300 in 2015 to $48,260 in 2025. That is a gain of $12,960, or 37%, over ten years. Most of that increase came in the last several years, with pay rising from $41,130 in 2022 to today's figure.
Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten-year stretch, a faster pace than Wyoming's climb. Pay for the role has moved up steadily in Wyoming, though there's no guarantee that trend continues at the same rate. Someone starting out today enters the field at a higher figure than techs saw even a few years ago.
Pharmacy Tech salary by city in Wyoming
Pay runs highest in Cheyenne, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $50,940 a year, or $24.49 an hour, about 6% above the statewide figure of $48,260. Cheyenne is also home to the state's largest Pharmacy Tech workforce, with about 150 working there. Figures for each city cover the full surrounding metro area, not just the city center.
Casper pays the least among Wyoming's reported cities, with Pharmacy Techs typically earning $48,460 a year, or $23.30 an hour. That is a spread of just $2,480 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities Wyoming reports, so pay is fairly uniform across the state. Lower pay in some areas usually tracks a lower cost of living rather than any other factor.
How Wyoming compares with nearby states
Wyoming's Pharmacy Tech pay compares favorably with most neighboring states. Colorado pays more, at $49,970 a year, and Montana follows at $49,400. Utah is close, at $48,140. Nebraska pays $46,610, Idaho pays $46,420, and South Dakota pays $46,170, all below Wyoming's figure. Pharmacy Tech licensing in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one.
| State | Typical pay | Vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $48,260 | baseline |
| Colorado | $49,970 | +4% |
| Montana | $49,400 | +2% |
| Utah | $48,140 | 0% |
| Nebraska | $46,610 | -3% |
| Idaho | $46,420 | -4% |
| South Dakota | $46,170 | -4% |
Bordering states, ranked by typical Pharmacy Tech pay · BLS OES May 2025
Is Wyoming a good state for Pharmacy Techs?
Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $48,260 a year, 5% above the national figure and the 8th highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Wyoming, about 2.1 are Pharmacy Tech positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 3.0. That makes Pharmacy Techs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates. Taken together, Wyoming is one of the better-paying states for Pharmacy Techs.
Summary
Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming typically earn $48,260 a year, up 37% over the past decade and running slightly above the national figure. Pay is highest in Cheyenne and fairly consistent across the rest of the state. Anyone considering the role in Wyoming should check the state's licensing or registry requirements, along with city-specific pay figures, before deciding where to work or apply.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in Wyoming?
- Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming typically earn $23.20 an hour, or $48,260 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That is slightly above the national typical pay of $45,750.
- How much does a Pharmacy Tech make an hour in Wyoming?
- The typical hourly pay for a Pharmacy Tech in Wyoming is $23.20, based on the latest government wage data. Hourly pay ranges from about $17.96 for entry-level positions to over $30.75 for the top 10% of earners.
- What is the starting pay for a Pharmacy Tech in Wyoming?
- Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming typically start around $17.96 an hour, or about $37,360 a year. Pay tends to rise toward the statewide typical figure of $48,260 a year as techs gain experience.
- Which city in Wyoming pays Pharmacy Techs the most?
- Cheyenne pays Pharmacy Techs the most in Wyoming, with typical pay of $50,940 a year, about 6% above the statewide figure. Casper follows closely at $48,460 a year, so pay across the state is fairly uniform.
- Is Pharmacy Tech pay in Wyoming higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Pharmacy Techs in Wyoming typically earn about 5% more than the national figure of $45,750 a year, which places Wyoming 8th among all 51 states for Pharmacy Tech pay.