Pharmacy Technician salary in Los Angeles, CA
Median pay, Los Angeles metro
$50,760/year
about $24.40 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $45,180 – $62,910
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Los Angeles metro area earn more than $50,760 a year and half earn less. That's 11% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,820 | $19.14 |
| 25th | $45,180 | $21.72 |
| Median (50th) | $50,760 | $24.40 |
| 75th | $62,910 | $30.25 |
| 90th (top earners) | $78,850 | $37.91 |
*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 Los Angeles metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $45,180 ($21.72/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $45,180 to $62,910 ($21.72 to $30.25/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $62,910 ($30.25/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, Los Angeles metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.