Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $52,640 | $45,195 | +16% |
| Median hourly wage | $25.31 | $21.73 | +16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $51,406.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Pharmacy Technician in Alaska is $52,640, or about $25.31 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Pharmacy Technicians is $45,195. Alaska is +16% above the national median.
Entry-level pharmacy technicians in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 800 pharmacy technician jobs on record and a median salary of $52,640, Alaska offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.