Pharmacy technician salary in California after taxes
The median pharmacy technician in California earns $55,110 a year ($26.50 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $44,264 a year, or $1,702.45 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,850 | $35,287 | $2,941 | $1,357.18 |
| 25th percentile | $46,430 | $37,959 | $3,163 | $1,459.96 |
| Median | $55,110 | $44,264 | $3,689 | $1,702.45 |
| 75th percentile | $65,590 | $51,805 | $4,317 | $1,992.50 |
| 90th percentile | $81,190 | $61,255 | $5,105 | $2,355.98 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of pharmacy technicians in California earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Pharmacy technician take-home pay in other states
California ranks #3 of 20 of the states we cover for median pharmacy technician take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $58,900 | $48,689 |
| Alaska | $52,640 | $44,476 |
| California | $55,110 | $44,264 |
| Wyoming | $48,260 | $40,957 |
| Nevada | $47,980 | $40,732 |
| New Hampshire | $47,360 | $40,234 |
| South Dakota | $46,170 | $39,278 |
| Texas | $45,900 | $39,061 |
| Illinois | $46,650 | $37,499 |
| Massachusetts | $46,470 | $37,301 |
| Florida | $43,590 | $37,205 |
| North Carolina | $44,530 | $36,660 |
| Virginia | $44,610 | $36,273 |
| Michigan | $44,340 | $36,173 |
| Tennessee | $41,920 | $35,863 |
| New York | $43,930 | $35,449 |
| Georgia | $41,910 | $34,512 |
| Ohio | $40,650 | $34,008 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,040 | $33,123 |
| New Jersey | $39,610 | $32,931 |
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in California after taxes?
The median pharmacy technician in California earns $55,110 a year ($26.50 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $44,264 a year, $3,689 a month or $1,702.45 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many pharmacy technicians work in California?
About 39,860, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- California EDD, 2026 Withholding Schedules, Method B (exact calculation)
- California EDD: SDI withholding rate (1.3% in 2026, no wage cap)
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