Pharmacy Technician salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$43,080/year
about $20.71 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,300 – $47,290
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Orlando metro area earn more than $43,080 a year and half earn less. That's 6% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #29 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $36,340 | $17.47 |
| 25th | $37,300 | $17.93 |
| Median (50th) | $43,080 | $20.71 |
| 75th | $47,290 | $22.74 |
| 90th (top earners) | $52,110 | $25.05 |
*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 Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,300 ($17.93/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,300 to $47,290 ($17.93 to $22.74/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $47,290 ($22.74/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, Orlando metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.