Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Massachusetts

Pharmacy technicians in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $51,740 a year) and the least in Springfield ($46,440), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacy technicians average at $50,680 and the median at $46,470 for 10,150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,620.

Pharmacy Technicians average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$51,740
Barnstable$50,580
Worcester$50,180
Amherst$47,600
Pittsfield$47,590
Springfield$46,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$51,740	$46,890	$39,610	$41,486	108
Barnstable	$50,580	$47,280	$40,210	$40,612	98
Worcester	$50,180	$46,010	$38,960	$40,311	103
Amherst	$47,600	$45,080	$38,480	$38,367	100
Pittsfield	$47,590	$46,920	$38,770	$38,359	95
Springfield	$46,440	$44,740	$38,120	$37,493	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pharmacy Technicians salary in other states

Pharmacy Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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