Pharmacy Technicians salary
in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $35,860–$45,840
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #383 of 409
Pharmacy Technicians in the South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $37,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $45,750 and 5% below the KY statewide median of $39,200. It ranks #383 of 409 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,070 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in other KY metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $42,880 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40,700 |
| Owensboro, KY | $40,000 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,750 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,470 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $37,210 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $37,150 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,930 |
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What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $37,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,070 jobs pay between $35,860 and $45,840. The 10th percentile is $33,230 and the 90th is $46,770.
Is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Pharmacy Technicians?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $45,750 and 5% below the KY statewide median of $39,200. It ranks #383 of 409 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $17.85 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $37,130 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.24–$22.04 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.