Pharmacy Technician salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$58,470/year
about $28.11 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,280 – $77,340
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $58,470 a year and half earn less. That's 28% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $44,480 | $21.38 |
| 25th | $48,280 | $23.21 |
| Median (50th) | $58,470 | $28.11 |
| 75th | $77,340 | $37.18 |
| 90th (top earners) | $83,120 | $39.96 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,280 ($23.21/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,280 to $77,340 ($23.21 to $37.18/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $77,340 ($37.18/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, Sacramento metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.