Pharmacy Technician Salary in Massachusetts: $49,115 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Massachusetts's 59 metropolitan areas, the average median pharmacy technician pay sits at $49,115/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2052. Because Massachusetts sits at BEA RPP 108.5 (9% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $45,267 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Lynn ($47,708), Barnstable Town ($47,280), Somerville ($47,084).
In 2026, pharmacy technicians in Massachusetts are projected to earn an average median salary of $49,115, which is slightly above the national median of $48,239, reflecting a 1.8% advantage. This salary varies significantly by city, with the highest-paying city being Lynn at $50,303 and the lowest in Andover at $46,374, creating a wage gap of $3,929. Factors contributing to this difference include local demand for pharmacy services, cost of living variations, and the presence of healthcare facilities. Massachusetts has stringent state licensing requirements and well-defined scope of practice laws for pharmacy technicians, which can influence salaries and job expectations. The state’s demand drivers include an aging population and an increasing emphasis on healthcare services, contributing to a projected annual growth rate of 5.44% for this profession. With a total employment figure of 10,337 pharmacy technicians, the job market demonstrates solid strength and a positive outlook for future opportunities. The top five cities for projected salaries, including Barnstable Town at $49,852 and Somerville at $49,645, indicate that urban areas tend to offer better compensation, primarily due to higher living costs and demand for skilled professionals.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Salary Range
Overall salary range in Massachusetts: $36,128 (lowest entry-level) to $79,280 (highest top earner)
Massachusetts vs National Average
Massachusetts pharmacy technicians earn 1.82% more than the national median (+$876/year difference).
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Salary Distribution (2026)
Pharmacy Technician salaries in Massachusetts range from $40,252 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $75,970 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $49,115. The Massachusetts median is $876 above the US national median of $48,239. The average hourly rate is $23.62/hr. Approximately 10,337 pharmacy technicians are employed across 59 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$35,519
2025 BLS Actual
$46,581
2026 Current Est.
$49,115
2019–2027 Growth
+45.8%
Salary Trajectory for Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 5.44% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $35,519 | Actual |
| 2020 | $36,738 | Actual |
| 2021 | $37,255 | Actual |
| 2022 | $42,774 | Actual |
| 2023 | $44,363 | Actual |
| 2024 | $45,262 | Actual |
| 2025 | $46,581 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $49,115 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $51,786 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Massachusetts metropolitan area, the median pharmacy technician salary grew 31.1% from $35,519 (2019) to $46,581 (2025). At a 5.44% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $51,786 by 2027 — a total increase of $16,267 (45.80%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Massachusetts metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 5.44% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Massachusetts
Lowest Paying Cities in Massachusetts
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Andover | $46,374 |
| Leominster | $46,487 |
| Wellesley | $46,529 |
| Chelmsford | $46,556 |
| Woburn | $46,597 |
Best Value Cities for Pharmacy Technicians in Massachusetts
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Massachusetts cities offer the most purchasing power for pharmacy technicians.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | $49,472 | 95.106 | $52,018 |
| Barnstable Town | $49,852 | 98.351 | $50,688 |
| Springfield | $47,174 | 96.061 | $49,108 |
| Amherst Town | $47,532 | 100.243 | $47,417 |
| Worcester | $48,513 | 102.523 | $47,319 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Massachusetts
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $40,252 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $49,115 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $75,970 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Massachusetts metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 59 Cities in Massachusetts
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn | $50,303 |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $49,852 |
| 3 | Somerville | $49,645 |
| 4 | Revere | $49,567 |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $49,472 |
| 6 | Boston | $49,441 |
| 7 | Brockton | $49,398 |
| 8 | New Bedford | $49,342 |
| 9 | Plymouth | $49,311 |
| 10 | Malden | $49,133 |
| 11 | Haverhill | $49,126 |
| 12 | Lowell | $49,113 |
| 13 | Framingham | $49,091 |
| 14 | Newton | $49,043 |
| 15 | Peabody | $49,024 |
| 16 | Weymouth | $48,877 |
| 17 | Chicopee | $48,729 |
| 18 | Randolph | $48,676 |
| 19 | Quincy | $48,590 |
| 20 | Amherst | $48,532 |
| 21 | Chelsea | $48,528 |
| 22 | Worcester | $48,513 |
| 23 | Medford | $48,396 |
| 24 | Fall River | $48,350 |
| 25 | Marlborough | $48,350 |
| 26 | Watertown | $48,342 |
| 27 | Fitchburg | $48,304 |
| 28 | Methuen | $48,285 |
| 29 | Taunton | $48,264 |
| 30 | Cambridge | $48,260 |
| 31 | Arlington | $48,247 |
| 32 | Needham | $48,122 |
| 33 | Westfield | $48,099 |
| 34 | Everett | $48,091 |
| 35 | Holyoke | $47,844 |
| 36 | Beverly | $47,764 |
| 37 | Lawrence | $47,763 |
| 38 | Dartmouth | $47,707 |
| 39 | Waltham | $47,659 |
| 40 | Barnstable | $47,608 |
| 41 | Amherst Town | $47,532 |
| 42 | Brookline | $47,504 |
| 43 | Billerica | $47,430 |
| 44 | Braintree | $47,270 |
| 45 | Salem | $47,191 |
| 46 | Springfield | $47,174 |
| 47 | Natick | $47,160 |
| 48 | Dracut | $46,912 |
| 49 | Northampton | $46,903 |
| 50 | Lexington | $46,883 |
| 51 | Stoughton | $46,883 |
| 52 | Shrewsbury | $46,822 |
| 53 | Franklin | $46,696 |
| 54 | Attleboro | $46,658 |
| 55 | Woburn | $46,597 |
| 56 | Chelmsford | $46,556 |
| 57 | Wellesley | $46,529 |
| 58 | Leominster | $46,487 |
| 59 | Andover | $46,374 |
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Written by Emily Tran, PharmD
Career Analyst
Emily Tran has over 8 years of experience as a pharmacy technician. She specializes in medication therapy management. Her experience includes working in community pharmacies.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 5.44% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 pharmacy technician compensation across Massachusetts. State averages are employment-weighted across 59 metro areas — larger metro areas with more pharmacy technicianscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.44%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for pharmacy technicians (SOC 29-2052).
Compiled and verified by Emily Tran, PharmD, a licensed pharmacy technician with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov