Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Pharmacy Technician jobs in San Francisco, CA

4,040 pharmacy technicians employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $60,550/year median · 32% above the national median.

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The median pharmacy technician salary in San Francisco, CA is $60,550/year, with a typical range of $51,030 to $81,440 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Pharmacy Technician pay in San Francisco, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $51,030 $60,550 $81,440
25th$51,030 Median$60,550 75th$81,440 vs US32% above the national median

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

What is a Pharmacy Technician salary in San Francisco?

The median pharmacy technician salary in San Francisco, CA is $60,550/year, with a typical range of $51,030 to $81,440 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 4,040 pharmacy technicians employed in the San Francisco metro area.

Pharmacy Technician pay bands in San Francisco 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.

Mid Level Pharmacy Technician

Typical mid level band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$54,192–$72,054
Common on
iCIMS

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$50,559–$69,874
Common on
iCIMS

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$55,100–$70,964
Common on
Ashby

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$52,375–$73,144
Common on
Lever

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$56,917–$69,874
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 — San Francisco Metro

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

  1. Entry Pharmacy Technician0–2 yrs$43,596
  2. Mid Pharmacy Technician2–5 yrs$57,522
  3. Senior Pharmacy Technician5–8 yrs$72,660
  4. Staff Pharmacy Technician8–12 yrs$87,797
  5. Lead Pharmacy Technician12+ yrs$102,935

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

Employers in the Pharmacy Technician hiring market in San Francisco

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

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 San Francisco post Pharmacy Technician jobs

Employers in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician earn in San Francisco, CA?
Median $60,550/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $51,030–$81,440. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in San Francisco?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 4,040 Pharmacy Technician roles employed in the San Francisco metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Francisco 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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