Florida · BLS SOC 29-2052

Pharmacy Technician salary in Florida

Q: What is the average pharmacy technician salary in Florida?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Florida is $37,880 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $27,150; the top 10% earn $50,800 or more. About 30,709 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Florida pharmacy technician pay compare to the national average?

Florida's median of $37,880 is $2,420 below the U.S. national median of $40,300. After adjusting for Florida's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $37,956.

Median $37,880 · Top 10% earn $50,800+ · Roughly 30,709 workers in Florida. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Florida median: $37,880; $18.21/hr
Top 10%: $50,800; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $27,150; Entry-level range
Real pay: $37,956; CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.8)

Florida pays modestly below the U.S. median for pharmacy technicians — $37,880 versus the national median of $40,300. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 30,709 pharmacy technicians.

What drives pharmacy technician pay in Florida

Florida pharmacy tech pay is moderate. Specialty pharmacy and hospital roles pay 25–35% above retail. Mail-order pharmacy operations are growing in Tampa and Orlando.

Florida ranks #31 of 50 states

Where Florida sits in the national distribution for pharmacy technician pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Florida
#30	Wyoming	$38,290	+$410
#29	North Dakota	$38,290	+$410
#28	Montana	$38,290	+$410
#31	Florida (this page)	$37,880	—
#34	North Carolina	$37,480	−$400
#35	Nebraska	$37,480	−$400
#36	Georgia	$37,080	−$800

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Education path for Florida

The typical path is a high school diploma + employer training or postsecondary certificate, taking about 9 months. Tuition ranges from $600 (community college) to $8,000 (private accelerated). On the Florida median of $37,880, payback periods are typically 1.4 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Pharmacy Technician salary in Florida — FAQ

What is the average pharmacy technician salary in Florida?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Florida is $37,880 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $27,150; the top 10% earn $50,800 or more. About 30,709 people work in this role across the state.

How does Florida pharmacy technician pay compare to the national average?

Florida's median of $37,880 is $2,420 below the U.S. national median of $40,300. After adjusting for Florida's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $37,956.

Is pharmacy technician a good career in Florida?

On the data: Florida employs roughly 30,709 pharmacy technicians, with a median wage of $37,880 and the top decile clearing $50,800. The role is projected to grow +7% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for pharmacy technicians in Florida?

At the Florida median of $37,880 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $18.21/hr. The top 10% earn around $24.42/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $13.05/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Florida-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2052: Pharmacy Technicians), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Florida's RPP is 99.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.