Pharmacy Technician salary in Philadelphia, PA
Median pay, Philadelphia metro
$44,880/year
about $21.58 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $36,300 – $48,170
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Philadelphia metro area earn more than $44,880 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #25 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,360 | $17.00 |
| 25th | $36,300 | $17.45 |
| Median (50th) | $44,880 | $21.58 |
| 75th | $48,170 | $23.16 |
| 90th (top earners) | $55,890 | $26.87 |
*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 Philadelphia metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $36,300 ($17.45/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $36,300 to $48,170 ($17.45 to $23.16/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $48,170 ($23.16/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, Philadelphia metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.