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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$18.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,305/year ($2,692/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $52,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,870 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $39,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,305 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,524 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,999 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,372 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,305 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Kentucky?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Kentucky is $39,200 per year ($18.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,330 and $46,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $39,200, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $32,305 per year ($2,692 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 8,870 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Kentucky in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kentucky state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kentucky.