Pharmacy Technicians pay in Idaho
$47,120avg. a year
$22.66 an hour · 2,950 employed
Pharmacy Technicians in Idaho earn an average of $47,120 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $46,620. The best-paying metro area is Coeur d'Alene, ID at $50,360.
$46,420Median pay
$22.66Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Idaho metro areas
Average pay for pharmacy technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1260 jobs
Coeur d'Alene, ID
$50,360
$24.21 an hour
290 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$50,230
$24.15 an hour
31,390 jobs
Boise City, ID
$47,740
$22.95 an hour
4180 jobs
Logan, UT-ID
$46,290
$22.26 an hour
5220 jobs
Twin Falls, ID
$45,790
$22.02 an hour
6300 jobs
Idaho Falls, ID
$45,210
$21.73 an hour
7160 jobs
Pocatello, ID
$44,360
$21.33 an hour
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in Idaho, charted
Pay over time
Idaho, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Idaho pharmacy technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Idaho vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,620 | $22.41 |
| Idaho | $47,120 | $22.66 |
| Washington | $61,140 | $29.39 |
| Oregon | $55,180 | $26.53 |
| Montana | $50,230 | $24.15 |
| Wyoming | $49,520 | $23.81 |
| Nevada | $48,900 | $23.51 |
Related jobs in Idaho
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,860
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,450
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79,940
- Medical Records Specialists$57,240
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56,330
- Emergency Medical Technicians$39,740
Average pay, Idaho, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Idaho?
The average is $47,120 a year, and the median is $46,420. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $46,620.
What is the hourly wage in Idaho?
$22.66 an hour on average; the median is $22.32.
Where in Idaho do they earn the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID ($50,360), followed by Lewiston, ID-WA ($50,230). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pocatello, ID ($44,360).
How does Idaho rank?
Idaho ranks #20 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national pharmacy technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.