California Pharmacy Technician Salaries – CA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 21 2010

Salary/Income for Pharmacy Technicians in California

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the average California Pharmacy Technician salary is $36,100, with an average mean wage of $17.36 hourly. Leaders in the industry project a steady increase in pay over the next decade.  This will definitely vary depending on what city you work in, its growing population, and health care needs in that area.  California is one of the largest states in our economy, and it will continue to have a bright future for employment and competitive wages in this field.

Average California Pharmacy Technician Salary by Major City:

1.   Los Angeles  $ 45,000.00
2.   San Francisco  $ 52,000.00
3.   Sacramento  $ 42,000.00
4.   San Diego  $ 40,000.00
5.   San Jose  $ 53,000.00
6.   Santa Barbara  $ 39,000.00
7.   Berkley  $ 51,000.00
8.   Palo Alto  $ 54,000.00
9.   Stockton  $ 41,000.00
10. Riverside  $ 41,000.00
11. Palm Springs  $ 41,000.00
12. Anaheim   $ 41,000.00
13. Oceanside  $ 37,000.00
14. Long Beach  $ 45,000.00
15. Irvine  $ 41,000.00
16. Fresno  $ 40,000.00
17. Ventura  $ 40,000.00
18. Bakersfield  $ 42,000.00