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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$22.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,195/year ($3,100/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,150 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $46,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,195 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,396 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,555 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,324 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,195 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Massachusetts?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Massachusetts is $46,470 per year ($22.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,050 and $59,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $46,470, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $37,195 per year ($3,100 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 10,150 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.