Pharmacy Technician salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$43,370/year
about $20.85 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $36,810 – $47,510
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Tampa metro area earn more than $43,370 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #27 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,880 | $17.25 |
| 25th | $36,810 | $17.70 |
| Median (50th) | $43,370 | $20.85 |
| 75th | $47,510 | $22.84 |
| 90th (top earners) | $56,080 | $26.96 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $36,810 ($17.70/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $36,810 to $47,510 ($17.70 to $22.84/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $47,510 ($22.84/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, Tampa metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.