What is the hourly salary range of Hospital Pharmacy Technician?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Hospital Pharmacy Technician in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that Hospital Pharmacy Technician salary in the US can go up to $24 or down to $18, but most earn between $19 and $22. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hospital Pharmacy Technician in the United States.

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Hospital Pharmacy Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hospital Pharmacy Technician Salary $18 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Hospital Pharmacy Technician Salary $19 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Hospital Pharmacy Technician Salary $21 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Hospital Pharmacy Technician Salary $22 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Hospital Pharmacy Technician Salary $24 US April 01, 2025
25% $19 10% $18 90% $24 75% $22 $21 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hospital Pharmacy Technician ?

A pharmacy technician is a health care provider who performs pharmacy-related functions, generally working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of locations (usually in community, retail, and hospital pharmacies), but can also work for long-term care facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturers, third-party insurance companies, computer software companies, or in government or teaching. Job duties include dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients and instructing on their use. They may also perform administrative duti...

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  1. This Job:

    Hospital Pharmacy Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Pharmacy Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Hospital Pharmacy Technician in the United States. The average hourly rate for Hospital Pharmacy Technician ranges from $19 to $22 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $22 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.

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