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Pharmacy Technician Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$19.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,303/year ($2,775/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,020 Pharmacy Technician jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $39,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,303 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,573 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,030 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$704 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,303 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,775 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in New Jersey?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in New Jersey is $39,610 per year ($19.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,710 and $49,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $39,610, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $33,303 per year ($2,775 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 14,020 Pharmacy Technician jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.