Average Salary for a Pharmacy Technician in New Hampshire – NH

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world Contributing Writer
Published: January, 21 2011

As recently as 2009, the average salary for a pharmacy technician in New Hampshire was $28,630; an average of $13.76 per hour. However, what was even more interesting was how much pharmacy technicians with just a few years of experience made. In fact, the top 10% of highest paid pharmacy technicians in New Hampshire made an astounding $41,710 during 2009; an average of $20.05 per hour and nearly 32% more than the statewide average. If you had any reservations about choosing a career in this field, the financial potential may be enough to help you make that decision.

Pharmacy technicians are a definite necessity for any retail or hospital pharmaceutical operation. Because these professionals provide supportive assistance to pharmacists, the importance of their role can definitely not be overlooked. With the growing demand for medical care in our country, pharmacy technicians are not only seeing an increased demand for their services, but also a career path with greater responsibilities with regard to patient care. According to recent studies, about 10.4% of New Hampshire’s population suffers from asthma and an equal 10.4% of residents suffer from diabetes as well.

Average pharmacy technician salaries across New Hampshire:

• Manchester: $32,330
• Nashua: $27,730
• Concord: $27,000
• Derry Village: $34,000

Salary figures have been provided by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics