Average Pharmacy technician Salary

$18.27/hour

The average salary for a Pharmacy technician in Colorado is $18.27 per hour. This is 39% lower than the US average of $25.36.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Pharmacy technician salaries in Colorado compared to National Averages

$18.27/hour

Colorado

39% lower than the US average.

$25.36/hour

United States

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Pharmacy technicians?

Only Aurora, Colorado reports pay data for Pharmacy technicians, averaging $56 per hour. Aurora, Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $84. For comparison, the Colorado average for Pharmacy technicians is $18 per hour — Aurora, Colorado pays 207% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Aurora, Colorado$56$84
How does the pay for Pharmacy technicians in Colorado compare to nearby states?

Only Texas reports pay data for Pharmacy technicians, averaging $17 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $23. For comparison, the Colorado average for Pharmacy technicians is $18 per hour — Texas pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Texas$17$23
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Pharmacy technician jobs in Colorado?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Pharmacy technicians, averaging $25 per hour. For comparison, the Colorado average for Pharmacy technicians is $18 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 39% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$25$25

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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