Pharmacy Technician salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$45,220/year
about $21.74 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,280 – $48,190
Half of pharmacy technicians in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $45,220 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $36,020 | $17.32 |
| 25th | $37,280 | $17.92 |
| Median (50th) | $45,220 | $21.74 |
| 75th | $48,190 | $23.17 |
| 90th (top earners) | $58,730 | $28.24 |
*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 St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,280 ($17.92/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,280 to $48,190 ($17.92 to $23.17/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $48,190 ($23.17/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, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.