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Pharmacy Technician Salary in New York (2026)
$21.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,703/year ($2,975/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,400 Pharmacy Technician jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $43,930 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,703 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,092 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,361 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,775 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,703 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,975 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in New York?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in New York is $43,930 per year ($21.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,740 and $49,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in New York?
- On the median salary of $43,930, a single filer in New York takes home about $35,703 per year ($2,975 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 24,400 Pharmacy Technician jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.