Pharmacy Technician salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$41,780/year
about $20.09 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $36,610 – $47,130
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $41,780 a year and half earn less. That's 9% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,480 | $17.06 |
| 25th | $36,610 | $17.60 |
| Median (50th) | $41,780 | $20.09 |
| 75th | $47,130 | $22.66 |
| 90th (top earners) | $49,040 | $23.58 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $36,610 ($17.60/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $36,610 to $47,130 ($17.60 to $22.66/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $47,130 ($22.66/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, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.