Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,430 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Richmond earn between $37,640 and $48,090.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $48K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,070 | $3,672 | $21.19 |
| Median | $44,030 | $3,669 | $21.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,640 | $3,137 | $18.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,090 | $4,008 | $23.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($45,330) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $44,070 | $44,030 | $37,040 | $51,430 | 2,020 |
| Virginia | $45,330 | $44,610 | $36,260 | $59,030 | 10,720 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $44,070, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $35,870 a year, or $2,989 a month and $1,380 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).
Is Richmond a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $44,070 buys what about $45,035 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 4th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($47,750).
- Charlottesville$47,750
- Staunton$45,240
- Virginia Beach$44,470
- Richmond$44,070
- Winchester$43,620
- Harrisonburg$43,340
- Roanoke$42,850
- Lynchburg$42,450
- Blacksburg$41,640
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 Richmond: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Richmond?
$21.19 an hour on average, and $21.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Richmond?
About $35,870 a year ($2,989 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,070.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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