Pharmacy Technicians salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $47,170–$59,690
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #32 of 409
Pharmacy Technicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $50,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,260 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $45,750 and 2% above the CO statewide median of $49,970. It ranks #32 of 409 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in other CO metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $51,210 |
| Greeley, CO | $49,950 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $49,930 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $48,820 |
| Pueblo, CO | $48,270 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $46,650 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $50,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,260 jobs pay between $47,170 and $59,690. The 10th percentile is $42,390 and the 90th is $67,440.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Pharmacy Technicians?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $45,750 and 2% above the CO statewide median of $49,970. It ranks #32 of 409 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour in Denver?
About $24.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $50,970 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.68–$28.70 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.