Pharmacy Technicians Salary in District of Columbia

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in District of Columbia was $47,410 +3.6% vs national

District of Columbia vs United States

District of ColumbiaUnited States
Median annual$47,410$45,750
Median hourly$22.79$22.00
Employment1,130471,680
Location quotient0.531.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (District of Columbia) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

Reading the data

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $41,300, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $74,100 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average pharmacy technicians salary in District of Columbia?

The median annual wage in District of Columbia is $47,410 ($22.79 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does District of Columbia compare to the national average for pharmacy technicians?

The District of Columbia median of $47,410 is 3.6% higher than the U.S. median of $45,750.

How many pharmacy technicians work in District of Columbia?

Approximately 1,130 are employed in District of Columbia, per BLS OES.