Pharmacy Technician Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 250 positions with reported compensation (4% of all Pharmacy Technician listings).

10th percentile

£16,640

25th percentile

£28,392

Median (50th)

£31,537

75th percentile

£33,000

90th percentile

£39,959

Average salary: £30,375

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Pharmacy Technician job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Customer Service

Nursing

Warehouse

Patient Care

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Pharmacy Technician opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
London	94	£33,000	£15,860 – £39,553	–	15	9
Boston, MA	54	$56,607	$53,019 – $60,195	–	6	0
Baltimore, MD	47	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	4	0
Chicago, IL	42	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	12	4
New York, NY	41	$77,113	$77,113 – $77,113	–	12	2
Washington DC	38	$55,000	$55,000 – $55,000	–	12	1
Houston, TX	32	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	8	0
Portland, OR	32	$25,000	$25,000 – $25,000	–	12	0
Texas	32	$38,400	$38,400 – $38,400	6%	9	19
Pittsburgh, PA	28	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	5	1
Los Angeles, CA	28	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	8	1
Nashville, TN	28	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	7	0
Tampa, FL	27	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	9	0
Detroit, MI	25	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	3	7
Cleveland, OH	24	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	5	0
Farmington Hills, MI	22	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	5	0
Phoenix, AZ	22	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	5%	13	0
Memphis, TN	21	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	9	7
Saint Louis, MO	20	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	6	0
Columbus, OH	19	$31,537	$28,392 – $33,000	–	8	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Pharmacy Technician openings globally.

Walgreens 106 jobs

Johns Hopkins Medicine 42 jobs

Pulse Healthcare 26 jobs

UnitedHealth Group 24 jobs

Option Care Health Inc. 21 jobs

Mass General Brigham 20 jobs

CVS Health 18 jobs

Christus Health 18 jobs

Henry Ford Health 18 jobs

Boston Medical Center 15 jobs

Option Care Health 15 jobs

UPMC 14 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Pharmacy Technicians work

United States 5,482 jobs United Kingdom 411 jobs UAE 12 jobs

Pharmacy Technician Job Market Overview (2026)

The Pharmacy Technician job market is steadily growing, with 5,905 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 697 new positions were posted (330 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Pharmacy Technician positions is £31,537, with the middle 50% of earners making between £28,392 and £33,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command £39,959 or more. Note that 96% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is New York, NY at $77,113 median, while Portland, OR offers $25,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Pharmacy Technician positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (55 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Pharmacy Technician roles are Customer Service, Nursing, Warehouse, and Patient Care. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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