Pharmacy Technicians Salary
The median pay for a pharmacy technicians in Colorado is $49,970/year ($24.02/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level pharmacy technicians (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Pharmacy Technicians salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $51K | +2% | 340 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $51K | +2% | 3,260 |
| Greeley | $50K | -0% | 250 |
| Colorado Springs | $50K | -0% | 740 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $50K | -1% | N/A |
| Grand Junction | $48K | -3% | 170 |
| Pueblo | $48K | -3% | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for pharmacy technicians in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new pharmacy technicians typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,389/month.
Is pharmacy technician a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $50K locally vs. $46K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for pharmacy technicians?
Colorado pays $50K median vs. the U.S. average of $46K — that’s +9%.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Colorado?
The median is $49,970 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $39,810, and experienced pharmacy technicians can clear $64,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,333/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a pharmacy technicians salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pharmacy technicians salary is worth about $49,970 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pharmacy technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.