Pharmacy Technician salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$44,640/year
about $21.46 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,530 – $53,770
Half of pharmacy technicians in the New York metro area earn more than $44,640 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $36,680 | $17.63 |
| 25th | $37,530 | $18.04 |
| Median (50th) | $44,640 | $21.46 |
| 75th | $53,770 | $25.85 |
| 90th (top earners) | $65,990 | $31.73 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,530 ($18.04/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,530 to $53,770 ($18.04 to $25.85/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $53,770 ($25.85/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, New York metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.