Pharmacy Technician Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pharmacy Technicians in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$44,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $45,750
State Rank
#31 of 51
10,790 employed here

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Indiana?

Pharmacy Technicians in Indiana take home a median of $44,560 annually — roughly $21.42 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $45,750.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $36,610 while the top 10% make $54,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,700 and $47,850 a year.

Pharmacy Technician salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,610$17.60
25th percentile (early career)$37,700$18.13
50th percentile (median)$44,560$21.42
75th percentile (experienced)$47,850$23.00
90th percentile (top earners)$54,800$26.35

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories for Pharmacy Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$58,900
2California$55,110
3Oregon$54,900
4Alaska$52,640
5Colorado$49,970

Working as a Pharmacy Technician in Indiana

Nationally, about 472,000 people work as Pharmacy Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($44,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Indiana?
The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Indiana is $44,560 per year, or about $21.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,610 at the entry level to $54,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Pharmacy Technicians about 3% less than the national median of $45,750. Indiana ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Pharmacy Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,560 a year. About 10,790 Pharmacy Technicians are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.