Pharmacy Technician salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$47,760/year
about $22.96 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,190 – $55,460
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $47,760 a year and half earn less. That's 4% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #10 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| 25th | $46,190 | $22.21 |
| Median (50th) | $47,760 | $22.96 |
| 75th | $55,460 | $26.66 |
| 90th (top earners) | $60,820 | $29.24 |
*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 Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,190 ($22.21/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,190 to $55,460 ($22.21 to $26.66/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $55,460 ($26.66/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, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.