Pharmacy Technicians salary
in Baton Rouge, LA
- Middle 50%
- $37,670–$48,980
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #130 of 409
Pharmacy Technicians in the Baton Rouge, LA metro earn a median of $45,550 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,160 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $45,750 and 3% above the LA statewide median of $44,410. It ranks #130 of 409 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,160 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,020 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $45,700 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $44,890 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $44,650 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $41,520 |
| Lafayette, LA | $40,180 |
| Alexandria, LA | $39,830 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,160 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in Baton Rouge?
The BLS median is $45,550 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,160 jobs pay between $37,670 and $48,980. The 10th percentile is $36,270 and the 90th is $55,150.
Is Baton Rouge a high-paying metro for Pharmacy Technicians?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $45,750 and 3% above the LA statewide median of $44,410. It ranks #130 of 409 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour in Baton Rouge?
About $21.90 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,550 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.11–$23.55 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.