Pharmacy Technician Salary in Ohio: $44,048 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Ohio's 67 metropolitan areas, the average median pharmacy technician pay sits at $44,048/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2052. Because Ohio sits at BEA RPP 90.7 (9% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $48,564 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Columbus ($45,240), Beavercreek ($45,070), Dayton ($45,000).
In Ohio, the average median salary for pharmacy technicians is projected to be $44,049 in 2026, which is 8.7% lower than the national median of $48,239. Salary variations across cities are significant, with Columbus leading at $47,701 and Solon at the lower end, with a salary of $39,682. The gap of $8,019 between these two cities can be attributed to differences in cost of living, local demand for healthcare services, and the concentration of larger healthcare facilities in urban centers like Columbus. Pharmacy technicians in Ohio must meet state licensing requirements, which include completing an accredited pharmacy technician program and passing a certification exam. The scope of practice laws in Ohio allow pharmacy technicians to perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, contributing to the demand for their services. With a projected annual growth rate of 5.44%, the job market for pharmacy technicians in Ohio shows promise. Employment numbers are expected to rise, with a total of 16,217 pharmacy technicians employed statewide. Cities such as Beavercreek, Dayton, Toledo, and Kettering are also projected to offer competitive salaries, reflecting strong demand and opportunities for career advancement in the healthcare sector.
Ohio Pharmacy Technician Salary Range
Overall salary range in Ohio: $32,414 (lowest entry-level) to $65,120 (highest top earner)
Ohio vs National Average
Ohio pharmacy technicians earn 8.69% less than the national median ($-4,191/year difference).
Ohio Pharmacy Technician Salary Distribution (2026)
Pharmacy Technician salaries in Ohio range from $36,157 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $60,812 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $44,048. The Ohio median is $4,191 below the US national median of $48,239. The average hourly rate is $21.18/hr. Approximately 16,217 pharmacy technicians are employed across 67 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$30,616
2025 BLS Actual
$41,776
2026 Current Est.
$44,048
2019–2027 Growth
+51.7%
Salary Trajectory for Pharmacy Technicians in Ohio (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 5.44% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $30,616 | Actual |
| 2020 | $31,380 | Actual |
| 2021 | $34,828 | Actual |
| 2022 | $36,718 | Actual |
| 2023 | $39,052 | Actual |
| 2024 | $38,193 | Actual |
| 2025 | $41,776 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $44,048 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $46,444 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Ohio metropolitan area, the median pharmacy technician salary grew 36.4% from $30,616 (2019) to $41,776 (2025). At a 5.44% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $46,444 by 2027 — a total increase of $15,828 (51.70%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Ohio 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 Ohio
Lowest Paying Cities in Ohio
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Solon | $39,682 |
| Centerville | $39,690 |
| Avon Lake | $39,777 |
| Wadsworth | $39,806 |
| Tiffin | $39,838 |
Best Value Cities for Pharmacy Technicians in Ohio
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Ohio cities offer the most purchasing power for pharmacy technicians.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek | $47,522 | 90.7 | $52,395 |
| Lima | $46,552 | 89.669 | $51,915 |
| Toledo | $47,311 | 91.455 | $51,731 |
| Kettering | $46,808 | 90.7 | $51,607 |
| Dayton | $47,448 | 92.694 | $51,188 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $36,157 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $44,048 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $60,812 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Ohio metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 67 Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $47,701 |
| 2 | Beavercreek | $47,522 |
| 3 | Dayton | $47,448 |
| 4 | Toledo | $47,311 |
| 5 | Kettering | $46,808 |
| 6 | Lima | $46,552 |
| 7 | Springfield | $44,886 |
| 8 | Lorain | $43,644 |
| 9 | Parma | $43,524 |
| 10 | Cuyahoga Falls | $43,346 |
| 11 | Warren | $43,336 |
| 12 | Youngstown | $43,230 |
| 13 | Hamilton | $43,196 |
| 14 | Canton | $43,125 |
| 15 | Lakewood | $42,959 |
| 16 | Bowling Green | $42,902 |
| 17 | Lancaster | $42,889 |
| 18 | Zanesville | $42,886 |
| 19 | Westlake | $42,812 |
| 20 | Middletown | $42,795 |
| 21 | Cincinnati | $42,693 |
| 22 | Grove City | $42,672 |
| 23 | Delaware | $42,638 |
| 24 | Gahanna | $42,632 |
| 25 | Westerville | $42,604 |
| 26 | Massillon | $42,540 |
| 27 | Huber Heights | $42,504 |
| 28 | North Ridgeville | $42,470 |
| 29 | North Royalton | $42,410 |
| 30 | North Olmsted | $42,259 |
| 31 | Reynoldsburg | $42,185 |
| 32 | Strongsville | $42,045 |
| 33 | Akron | $41,944 |
| 34 | Brunswick | $41,784 |
| 35 | Wooster | $41,784 |
| 36 | Elyria | $41,718 |
| 37 | Shaker Heights | $41,634 |
| 38 | Medina | $41,606 |
| 39 | Dublin | $41,472 |
| 40 | Fairfield | $41,468 |
| 41 | Cleveland | $41,448 |
| 42 | Mentor | $41,425 |
| 43 | Mason | $41,244 |
| 44 | Avon | $41,192 |
| 45 | Marion | $41,130 |
| 46 | Stow | $41,127 |
| 47 | Newark | $41,104 |
| 48 | Findlay | $41,059 |
| 49 | Green | $40,996 |
| 50 | Barberton | $40,996 |
| 51 | Austintown | $40,979 |
| 52 | Cleveland Heights | $40,973 |
| 53 | Upper Arlington | $40,919 |
| 54 | Xenia | $40,919 |
| 55 | Hilliard | $40,869 |
| 56 | Sandusky | $40,858 |
| 57 | Oxford | $40,741 |
| 58 | Chillicothe | $40,653 |
| 59 | Perrysburg | $40,504 |
| 60 | Trotwood | $40,491 |
| 61 | Mansfield | $40,394 |
| 62 | Athens | $40,063 |
| 63 | Tiffin | $39,838 |
| 64 | Wadsworth | $39,806 |
| 65 | Avon Lake | $39,777 |
| 66 | Centerville | $39,690 |
| 67 | Solon | $39,682 |
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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 Ohio. State averages are employment-weighted across 67 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