Pharmacy Technicians salary
in Arecibo, PR
- Middle 50%
- $23,770–$40,650
- vs U.S. median
- -41%
- Metro rank
- #408 of 409
Pharmacy Technicians in the Arecibo, PR metro earn a median of $26,810 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 41% below the U.S. median of $45,750 and 9% below the PR statewide median of $29,520. It ranks #408 of 409 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in other PR metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Mayaguez, PR | $36,100 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $32,320 |
| Ponce, PR | $27,970 |
| Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area | $26,830 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $26,350 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in Arecibo?
The BLS median is $26,810 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $23,770 and $40,650. The 10th percentile is $22,660 and the 90th is $43,320.
Is Arecibo a high-paying metro for Pharmacy Technicians?
That is 41% below the U.S. median of $45,750 and 9% below the PR statewide median of $29,520. It ranks #408 of 409 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour in Arecibo?
About $12.89 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $26,810 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $11.43–$19.54 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.