Pharmacy Technicians, Boston
$46,890
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Middle half of wages roughly $39,610 to $61,670.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +2.5%
- US median
- $45,750
- Metro RPP
- 108.3
- Middle half
- $39,610 to $61,670
- OEWS employment
- 7,370
- SOC
- 29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians in Boston pay a median $46,890 (May 2025), 2.5% above the US median of $45,750. At local prices (RPP 108.3), that median buys about what $43,296 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$46,890 in Boston buys about what $43,296 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 108.3, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 148.4 vs all-items 108.3 (US = 100, 2024).
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Pharmacy Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $46,890 | $39,610 to $61,670 | 108.3 |
| Washington | $46,660 | $39,830 to $57,800 | 108.9 |
| 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 Boston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is $46,890.
- How does Boston pay compare to the US median for Pharmacy Technicians?
- Local median pay is 2.5% above the national OEWS median of $45,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Boston is 108.3 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $46,890 has about the same purchasing power as $43,296 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.