Average Salary for a Pharmacy Technician in Pennsylvania – PA

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

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the typical pharmacy technician salary in Pennsylvania is about $27,140; an estimated average of $13.05 an hour. However, there is a lot of financial potential for those who continue to work in the field and accumulate experience. The highest reported average during 2009 was $38,110; almost 29% more than Pennsylvania’s average.

At the present time, the need for healthcare is continuing to grow to an all-time high. There are currently more than 61,000 residents in Pennsylvania fighting cancer. While the majority of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments are done in acute care settings, regular medication regimens are almost certain for patients fighting any type of cancer; whether invasive or localized. Just this one particular patient demographic has placed a higher demand onto the pharmaceutical industry, which has the potential to create more career opportunities for pharmacy technicians in Pennsylvania.

Here you can see some average income levels for pharmacy technicians according to city in Pennsylvania:

• Philadelphia: $28,610
• Pittsburgh: $26,170
• Allentown: $27,040
• Erie: $27,050

Salary figures are courtesy of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics