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Pharmacy Technician

Class code 7979 · Bargaining Unit R20

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$3,758 to $4,710$45,096 to $56,520
P$4,265 to $5,344$51,180 to $64,128
R$4,265 to $5,344$51,180 to $64,128
T$4,062 to $5,086$48,744 to $61,032

Representation

Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R20, Medical and Social Services.

Where these jobs are

388 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation290
California Correctional Health Care Services76
Department of Veterans Affairs22

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Pharmacy Technicians across all California employers was $55,110 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $45,096 to $64,128 a year.

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.