Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,790 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Columbus earn between $38,180 and $45,830.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,880 | $3,490 | $20.13 |
| Median | $38,370 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,180 | $3,182 | $18.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,830 | $3,819 | $22.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Columbus earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($44,020) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $41,880 | $38,370 | $36,940 | $47,790 | 110 |
| Indiana | $44,020 | $44,560 | $36,610 | $54,800 | 10,790 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $41,880, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $33,889 a year, or $2,824 a month and $1,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $41,880 buys what about $45,031 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Elkhart pays the most ($45,330).
- Elkhart$45,330
- Indianapolis$45,050
- Michigan City$44,900
- Evansville$44,140
- South Bend$43,870
- Fort Wayne$43,450
- Lafayette$43,150
- Kokomo$43,040
- Bloomington$42,150
- Columbus$41,880
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Columbus: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Columbus?
$20.14 an hour on average, and $18.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $33,889 a year ($2,824 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,880. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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