Pharmacy Technician salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$50,970/year
about $24.50 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,170 – $59,690
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Denver metro area earn more than $50,970 a year and half earn less. That's 11% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $42,390 | $20.38 |
| 25th | $47,170 | $22.68 |
| Median (50th) | $50,970 | $24.50 |
| 75th | $59,690 | $28.70 |
| 90th (top earners) | $67,440 | $32.42 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacy technician job in the Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,170 ($22.68/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,170 to $59,690 ($22.68 to $28.70/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $59,690 ($28.70/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CPhT) is required in many states and often comes with higher pay.
- Hospital pharmacy roles often pay more than retail pharmacy roles.
- Ask about evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and any differential pay for them.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Denver metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.