Florida pharmacy tech salary by percentile
Florida's pharmacy tech pay is compressed: the middle half earns $37,040 to $47,570, a spread of only $10,530, and the 90th percentile is $54,980, below the national 90th percentile of $61,040.[1] Florida ranks 37th of 51 for the median but has 38,460 pharmacy technician jobs, the 3rd most of any state.[2]
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | Take-home* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,760 | $17.19 | $30,913 |
| 25th | $37,040 | $17.81 | $31,942 |
| Median (50th) | $43,590 | $20.96 | $37,205 |
| 75th | $47,570 | $22.87 | $40,402 |
| 90th | $54,980 | $26.43 | $46,356 |
*Single filer, 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare; before state tax.
Pharmacy technician salary in Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville
Florida's four largest metros pay pharmacy techs within about $2,200 of each other at the median: Miami $45,240, Jacksonville $45,180, Tampa $43,370, Orlando $43,080.[1] Smaller markets lead the state, with Gainesville, FL at $46,530, while Tallahassee, FL is lowest at $37,960.
| Area | Median | Hourly | 10th pct. | 90th pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | $46,530 | $22.37 | $34,360 | $59,070 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $45,560 | $21.90 | $35,460 | $54,860 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $45,530 | $21.89 | $34,880 | $55,190 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $45,240 | $21.75 | $35,640 | $57,580 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $45,180 | $21.72 | $36,670 | $53,290 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $45,030 | $21.65 | $35,790 | $53,250 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $44,860 | $21.57 | $36,590 | $67,270 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $44,490 | $21.39 | $36,060 | $57,270 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $44,270 | $21.28 | $36,230 | $50,940 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $44,070 | $21.19 | $34,290 | $49,570 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $43,950 | $21.13 | $34,660 | $50,340 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $43,890 | $21.10 | $36,420 | $53,300 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $43,370 | $20.85 | $35,880 | $56,080 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $43,080 | $20.71 | $36,340 | $52,110 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $41,490 | $19.95 | $35,100 | $53,900 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $40,880 | $19.65 | $34,610 | $49,400 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $40,500 | $19.47 | $35,420 | $54,840 |
| Ocala, FL | $40,500 | $19.47 | $34,510 | $49,300 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $40,490 | $19.47 | $34,450 | $49,660 |
| Sebring, FL | $40,350 | $19.40 | $31,590 | $49,280 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $40,290 | $19.37 | $34,480 | $50,410 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $39,070 | $18.78 | $32,720 | $51,180 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $38,700 | $18.61 | $35,980 | $50,380 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $37,960 | $18.25 | $33,050 | $48,890 |
Florida pharmacy technician registration
Florida requires pharmacy technicians to register with the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Applicants must be at least 17 and must complete a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program; national certification is not required, and the Board says PTCB certification cannot be used in place of the training program.[3][4]
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Credential | Registered pharmacy technician (section 465.014, Florida Statutes) |
| Minimum age | 17 |
| Training | A Florida Board of Pharmacy approved training program (PTCB certification does not replace it) |
| National certification | Not required for registration |
| Initial fees | $105 ($50 application + $50 licensure + $5 unlicensed activity) |
| Renewal | $55 every 2 years before expiration ($80 after, $135 if delinquent); 20 hours of continuing education |
Florida is one of the states where the training program, not the national exam, is the gate to working; many Florida employers still ask for PTCB certification. The certification exam and its renewal costs are added up on pharmacy tech certification cost; the rules of other states are on pharmacy technician license.
Take-home pay in Florida
Florida has no state income tax on wages, so a single Florida pharmacy tech at the state median keeps about $37,205 a year, or $3,100 a month, after 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.[5][6][7] For comparison, the same calculation at the national median is on pharmacy technician salary.
Florida vs the Southeast
Florida pays pharmacy techs more than Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina at the median but less than North Carolina, and none of these five states ranks in the top half nationally.[1]
| State | Median | Hourly | Rank of 51 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $43,590 | $20.96 | #37 |
| Georgia | $41,910 | $20.15 | #41 |
| Alabama | $39,030 | $18.76 | #49 |
| South Carolina | $42,120 | $20.25 | #39 |
| North Carolina | $44,530 | $21.41 | #32 |
Florida pharmacists
Florida pharmacists earn a $135,970 median, and the state employs 21,540 of them.[8][2] National and state pharmacist pay is on pharmacist salary, and the two careers are compared on pharmacist vs pharmacy technician.
Frequently asked questions
How much do pharmacy techs make in Florida?
$43,590 a year at the median (BLS, May 2025), or $20.96 an hour. The middle half earn $37,040 to $47,570.
What is the pharmacy technician salary in Miami?
$45,240 at the median in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area ($21.75 an hour).
What is the pharmacy technician salary in Tampa?
$43,370 at the median in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area.
Do you need to be certified to be a pharmacy technician in Florida?
No. Florida requires registration with the Board of Pharmacy and completion of a Board-approved training program, not national certification. PTCB certification cannot be used in place of the approved training program.
Sources
- Local Wages: 29-2052.00 Pharmacy Technicians (state and metro percentiles)
- OEWS employment by state, May 2025 (series OEUS…29205201 and OEUS…29105101)
- Registered Pharmacy Technician: requirements and fees ($105)
- Registered Pharmacy Technician Renewal ($55; 20 CE hours)
- IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Contribution and Benefit Base ($184,500 for 2026)
- FAQ: Florida does not impose a personal income tax
- Local Wages: 29-1051.00 Pharmacists (state and metro percentiles)