Ohio · BLS SOC 29-2052

Pharmacy Technician salary in Ohio

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

The median pharmacy technician salary in Ohio 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 17,161 people work in this role across the state.

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

Ohio's median of $37,880 is $2,420 below the U.S. national median of $40,300. After adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 89.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $42,230.

Median $37,880 · Top 10% earn $50,800+ · Roughly 17,161 workers in Ohio. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Ohio median: $37,880; $18.21/hr
Top 10%: $50,800; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $27,150; Entry-level range
Real pay: $42,230; CoL-adjusted (RPP 89.7)

Ohio pays modestly below the U.S. median for pharmacy technicians — $37,880 versus the national median of $40,300. Ohio's lower cost of living means the salary stretches further — real purchasing power is about $1,930 above the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 17,161 pharmacy technicians.

What drives pharmacy technician pay in Ohio

Ohio requires PTCB plus state registration. Specialty pharmacy and hospital roles pay 25–35% above retail.

Ohio ranks #33 of 50 states

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

Rank	State	Median	vs. Ohio
#30	Wyoming	$38,290	+$410
#29	North Dakota	$38,290	+$410
#28	Montana	$38,290	+$410
#33	Ohio (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 Ohio

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 Ohio 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 Ohio — FAQ

What is the average pharmacy technician salary in Ohio?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Ohio 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 17,161 people work in this role across the state.

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

Ohio's median of $37,880 is $2,420 below the U.S. national median of $40,300. After adjusting for Ohio's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 89.7), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $42,230.

Is pharmacy technician a good career in Ohio?

On the data: Ohio employs roughly 17,161 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 Ohio?

At the Ohio 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

Ohio-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 Ohio's RPP is 89.7 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.