Pharmacy Technician Salary in Washington, DC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$43,704
Hourly Rate
$21.01
/hour
Jobs in Area
538
employed
Pharmacy Technician Salary Range in Washington, DC
Annual Salary Range
$28k
10th percentile
$36k
25th
$52k
75th
$66k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $28,424 | $13.67 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,729 | $17.18 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $43,704 | $21.01 |
| 75th Percentile | $51,862 | $24.93 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $65,612 | $31.54 |
| Average (Mean) | $46,929 | $22.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Pharmacy Technician salary in Washington, DC is $43,704 per year or $21.01 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Washington, DC Compares
vs National Average
$37,790
vs District of Columbia Average
$40,696
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$31,195
Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.
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