Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Altoona
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,920 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Altoona earn between $35,060 and $44,460.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,300 | $3,358 | $19.38 |
| Median | $36,810 | $3,068 | $17.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,060 | $2,922 | $16.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,460 | $3,705 | $21.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Altoona vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Altoona earn 5% less than the Pennsylvania average ($42,300) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $40,300 | $36,810 | $31,730 | $52,920 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,300 | $40,040 | $35,140 | $51,290 | 18,880 |
| 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 Altoona
On the average salary of $40,300, a single filer in Altoona takes home about $33,324 a year, or $2,777 a month and $1,282 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Altoona a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Altoona area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5), so the average $40,300 buys what about $45,024 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Altoona ($44,270). A typical home costs $178,052, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Altoona ranks 9th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Lebanon pays the most ($44,530).
- Lebanon$44,530
- Philadelphia$43,920
- Pittsburgh$42,800
- Chambersburg$42,420
- Allentown$42,050
- Harrisburg$42,000
- Lancaster$41,850
- York$40,690
- Altoona$40,300
- State College$40,210
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 Altoona: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Altoona?
$19.37 an hour on average, and $17.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Altoona?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Altoona?
About $33,324 a year ($2,777 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,300. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Altoona than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Altoona, PA (11020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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