Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Pharmacy Technician jobs in San Jose, CA

1,780 pharmacy technicians employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $75,490/year median · 65% above the national median.

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The median pharmacy technician salary in San Jose, CA is $75,490/year, with a typical range of $56,310 to $88,820 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Pharmacy Technician pay in San Jose, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $56,310 $75,490 $88,820
25th$56,310 Median$75,490 75th$88,820 vs US65% above the national median

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

What is a Pharmacy Technician salary in San Jose?

The median pharmacy technician salary in San Jose, CA is $75,490/year, with a typical range of $56,310 to $88,820 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,780 pharmacy technicians employed in the San Jose metro area.

Pharmacy Technician pay bands in San Jose 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.

Lead Pharmacy Technician

Typical lead band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$72,092–$91,191
Common on
iCIMS

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

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$70,960–$84,397
Common on
Lever

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

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$66,431–$93,909
Common on
Greenhouse

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

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Typical senior band in San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$72,092–$92,550
Common on
Ashby

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 San Jose
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Jose, CA
Typical pay range
$64,166–$92,550
Common on
iCIMS

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

Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder — San Jose Metro

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

  1. Entry Pharmacy Technician0–2 yrs$54,352
  2. Mid Pharmacy Technician2–5 yrs$71,715
  3. Senior Pharmacy Technician5–8 yrs$90,588
  4. Staff Pharmacy Technician8–12 yrs$109,460
  5. Lead Pharmacy Technician12+ yrs$128,333

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

Employers in the Pharmacy Technician hiring market in San Jose

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

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 Jose post Pharmacy Technician jobs

Employers in the San Jose 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 Jose, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician earn in San Jose, CA?
Median $75,490/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $56,310–$88,820. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in San Jose?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,780 Pharmacy Technician roles employed in the San Jose metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Jose 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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