Pharmacy Technicians, Allentown
$38,490
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ. Middle half of wages roughly $36,350 to $46,760.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −15.9%
- US median
- $45,750
- Metro RPP
- 100
- Middle half
- $36,350 to $46,760
- OEWS employment
- 1,160
- SOC
- 29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians in Allentown pay a median $38,490 (May 2025), 15.9% below the US median of $45,750. At local prices (RPP 100), that median buys about what $38,490 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$38,490 in Allentown buys about what $38,490 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 100, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 105.5 vs all-items 100 (US = 100, 2024).
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Pharmacy Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $38,490 | $36,350 to $46,760 | 100 |
| Atlanta | $45,020 | $37,330 to $49,420 | 100.1 |
| San Francisco | $60,550 | $51,030 to $81,440 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $40,500 | $38,370 to $47,280 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Allentown?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is $38,490.
- How does Allentown pay compare to the US median for Pharmacy Technicians?
- Local median pay is 15.9% below the national OEWS median of $45,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Allentown is 100 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $38,490 has about the same purchasing power as $38,490 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.