Pharmacy Technicians Salary in New York
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in New York was $43,930 -4.0% vs national
New York vs United States
| New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $43,930 | $45,750 |
| Median hourly | $21.12 | $22.00 |
| Employment | 24,400 | 471,680 |
| Location quotient | 0.83 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $36,540, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $64,690 — a 1.8x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The median wage in New York is 4.0% below the national median — a difference of about $1,820 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average pharmacy technicians salary in New York?
The median annual wage in New York is $43,930 ($21.12 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does New York compare to the national average for pharmacy technicians?
The New York median of $43,930 is 4.0% lower than the U.S. median of $45,750.
How many pharmacy technicians work in New York?
Approximately 24,400 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.