Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Wheeling
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,420 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Wheeling earn between $36,850 and $46,920.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $47K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,510 | $3,459 | $19.96 |
| Median | $39,830 | $3,319 | $19.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,850 | $3,071 | $17.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,920 | $3,910 | $22.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Wheeling vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Wheeling earn 3% more than the West Virginia average ($40,250) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $41,510 | $39,830 | $32,090 | $48,420 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $40,250 | $38,210 | $30,490 | $48,460 | 3,560 |
| 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 Wheeling
On the average salary of $41,510, a single filer in Wheeling takes home about $34,442 a year, or $2,870 a month and $1,325 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Wheeling, WV-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $34,834 | $2,903 |
| Working in WV | $34,442 | $2,870 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wheeling a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wheeling area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.3), so the average $41,510 buys what about $46,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Wheeling ($44,250). A typical home costs $141,852, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other West Virginia cities
Wheeling ranks 1st of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Wheeling$41,510
- Morgantown$41,310
- Huntington$40,820
- Weirton$40,750
- Beckley$40,560
- Charleston$39,810
- Parkersburg$38,510
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 Wheeling: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Wheeling?
$19.96 an hour on average, and $19.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Wheeling?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Wheeling?
About $34,442 a year ($2,870 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,510.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Wheeling than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Wheeling, WV-OH (48540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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