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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Maryland (2026)
$21.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,502/year ($3,042/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,990 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $45,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,502 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $45,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,234 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,452 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,932 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,502 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Maryland?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Maryland is $45,120 per year ($21.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,400 and $50,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $45,120, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $36,502 per year ($3,042 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 7,990 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.