New Hampshire Median
$47,360
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $45,750
State Rank
#15 of 51
1,970 employed here
How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in New Hampshire?
Pharmacy Technicians in New Hampshire take home a median of $47,360 annually — roughly $22.77 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $45,750.
Within New Hampshire, entry-level pay starts around $37,080 while the top 10% make $61,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,650 and $52,610 a year.
Pharmacy Technician salary range in New Hampshire
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,080 | $17.83 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $38,650 | $18.58 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,360 | $22.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $52,610 | $25.29 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $61,630 | $29.63 |
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How New Hampshire compares
New Hampshire ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories for Pharmacy Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Pharmacy Technician salary in other states
Washington $58,900California $55,110Oregon $54,900Alaska $52,640Colorado $49,970Montana $49,400Minnesota $48,300Wyoming $48,260Utah $48,140Nevada $47,980Vermont $47,940Arizona $47,640North Dakota $47,560District of Columbia $47,410Connecticut $47,050Hawaii $46,760Illinois $46,650New Mexico $46,630Nebraska $46,610Massachusetts $46,470Delaware $46,430Idaho $46,420South Dakota $46,170Wisconsin $45,970Texas $45,900Maine $45,400Maryland $45,120Iowa $44,860Virginia $44,610Indiana $44,560North Carolina $44,530Louisiana $44,410Rhode Island $44,380Michigan $44,340New York $43,930Florida $43,590Kansas $43,310South Carolina $42,120Tennessee $41,920Georgia $41,910Ohio $40,650Oklahoma $40,500Missouri $40,100Pennsylvania $40,040New Jersey $39,610Kentucky $39,200Mississippi $39,040Alabama $39,030Arkansas $38,680West Virginia $38,210
Working as a Pharmacy Technician in New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire pay ($47,360) 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 New Hampshire?
The median Pharmacy Technician salary in New Hampshire is $47,360 per year, or about $22.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,080 at the entry level to $61,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Hampshire pay compare to the national average?
New Hampshire pays Pharmacy Technicians about 4% more than the national median of $45,750. New Hampshire ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Hampshire a good state for Pharmacy Technicians?
Yes on pay — New Hampshire pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,360 a year. About 1,970 Pharmacy Technicians are employed in New Hampshire. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Hampshire?
The highest-paying occupations in New Hampshire include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($555,670), Surgeon, All Other ($534,870), Dermatologist ($516,230), 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.