Pharmacy Technician Salary in Massachusetts (2026)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, pharmacy technician wages in Massachusetts vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Pharmacy-Technician Salary in Massachusetts

Median Salary $46,470 $22.34/hr
Average Salary $50,680 $24.37/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $46,470 $45,750 +1.6%
Mean Wage $50,680 $46,620 +8.7%

Salary Range

$37,980 10th pctl
$46,470 Median
$71,070 90th pctl
10th Percentile $37,980 $18.26/hr
25th Percentile $39,050 $18.78/hr
75th Percentile $59,580 $28.64/hr
90th Percentile $71,070 $34.17/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed10,150
Jobs per 1,0002.8

Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Pharmacy Technician Wages by Metro Area in Massachusetts

Pharmacy Technicians Wages by Metro Area in Massachusetts

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), pharmacy technicians wages in Massachusetts vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton7,370$46,890$51,740$38,460$75,190
Providence-Warwick2,240$43,800$45,590$37,790$58,090
Worcester1,160$46,010$50,180$37,720$69,950
Springfield660$44,740$46,440$37,400$58,740
Barnstable Town260$47,280$50,580$38,940$65,360
Amherst Town-Northampton150$45,080$47,600$37,360$59,710
Pittsfield150$46,920$47,590$37,220$60,540

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how pharmacy technician salaries are distributed across Massachusetts. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of pharmacy technicians earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Massachusetts. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)