Pharmacy Technician salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$58,590/year
about $28.17 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,680 – $63,720
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $58,590 a year and half earn less. That's 28% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,620 | $22.41 |
| 25th | $48,680 | $23.40 |
| Median (50th) | $58,590 | $28.17 |
| 75th | $63,720 | $30.63 |
| 90th (top earners) | $71,370 | $34.31 |
*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 Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,680 ($23.40/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,680 to $63,720 ($23.40 to $30.63/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $63,720 ($30.63/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, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.