Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Sacramento, CA

2,820 pharmacy technicians employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $58,470/year median · 28% above the national median.

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The median pharmacy technician salary in Sacramento, CA is $58,470/year, with a typical range of $48,280 to $77,340 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Sacramento, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Sacramento metro. Half of Pharmacy Technicians earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $48,280 $58,470 $77,340
25th$48,280 Median$58,470 75th$77,340 vs US28% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (SOC 29-2052, Pharmacy Technician). Full Pharmacy Technician salary guide →

What is a Pharmacy Technician salary in Sacramento?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Sacramento, CA is $58,470/year, with a typical range of $48,280 to $77,340 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,820 pharmacy technicians employed in the Sacramento metro area.

Pharmacy Technician pay bands in Sacramento by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Typical senior band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$53,207–$71,684
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Pharmacy Technician

Typical entry level band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$54,961–$68,526
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Pharmacy Technician

Typical staff band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$47,945–$69,579
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Typical lead band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$51,453–$64,317
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Pharmacy Technician

Typical mid level band in Sacramento
Example (illustrative)
Location
Sacramento, CA
Typical pay range
$52,330–$69,579
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder — Sacramento Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Sacramento’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Pharmacy Technician0–2 yrs$42,098
  2. Mid Pharmacy Technician2–5 yrs$55,546
  3. Senior Pharmacy Technician5–8 yrs$70,164
  4. Staff Pharmacy Technician8–12 yrs$84,781
  5. Lead Pharmacy Technician12+ yrs$99,399

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 29-2052, Pharmacy Technician).

Employers in the Pharmacy Technician hiring market in Sacramento

  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet
  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Sacramento post Pharmacy Technician jobs

Employers in the Sacramento metro typically post Pharmacy Technician roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Pharmacy Technician in Sacramento, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician earn in Sacramento, CA?
Median $58,470/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $48,280–$77,340. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Sacramento?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,820 Pharmacy Technician roles employed in the Sacramento metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Sacramento employers use for Pharmacy Technician?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Pharmacy Technician jobs for me?
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