Pharmacy Technician Salary in California
Based on 45K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$49,640
$23.865/hr
vs National Average
$42,875
+15.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $80K
45K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Pharmacy Technician in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,850 |
| 25th percentile | $45,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,640 |
| 75th percentile | $64,400 |
| 90th percentile | $79,630 |
Historical Salary Trend — Pharmacy Technician in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,050 |
| 2023 | $49,880 |
| 2024 | $49,640 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,050 | $38,744 |
| 2023 | $49,880 | $41,026 |
| 2024 | $49,640 | $42,875 |