Pharmacy Technician Salary in Cleveland, OH
Pharmacy Technicians in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $39,310 a year — 14% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $33,467 take-home, or $2,789 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,537
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,437
- Medicare (1.45%)$570
- Ohio income tax$299
- Take-home pay$33,467
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
Living in Cleveland? City residents also pay Cleveland’s city income tax — about $983 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $32,484 ($2,707 a month). Choose “Cleveland” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,260 | $15.03 | $27,220 | $2,268 |
| 25th percentile | $36,800 | $17.69 | $31,519 | $2,627 |
| Median (50th) | $39,310 | $18.90 | $33,467 | $2,789 |
| 75th percentile | $49,030 | $23.57 | $41,010 | $3,417 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $59,030 | $28.38 | $48,770 | $4,064 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $39,310 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median pharmacy technician's $33,467 take-home pay has the buying power of $35,632 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Cleveland, OH has 1.3× the national concentration of pharmacy technician jobs — a strong local market for this occupation.
Best-paying cities for pharmacy technicians, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #34 of 41 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $61,320 | $51,451 | $46,296 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $58,470 | $46,843 | $43,914 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $58,590 | $44,960 | $42,648 |
| 4 | San Antonio, TX | $47,050 | $39,985 | $42,215 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $60,550 | $48,362 | $41,831 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $47,010 | $39,953 | $40,740 |
| 7 | Nashville, TN | $45,950 | $39,101 | $40,587 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO | $45,360 | $37,432 | $40,448 |
| 34 | Cleveland, OH | $39,310 | $33,467 | $35,632 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 41 metros →
About the job: pharmacy technicians
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.4% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Pharmacy Technician salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Columbus, OH — $45,240
- Cincinnati, OH — $40,490
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Cleveland, OH?
The median pharmacy technician salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $39,310 a year, or about $18.90 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,800 and $49,030.
What is a pharmacy technician’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $39,310 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $33,467 a year ($2,789 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $299 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a pharmacy technician?
Pay here is 14% below the national median of $45,750. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $35,632 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #34 of 41 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a pharmacy technician afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 38% of a median pharmacy technician’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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- Pharmacist — $140,690
- Nurse Practitioner — $130,800
- Registered Nurse — $83,940
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $66,360
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $63,900