Pharmacy Technician Salary in New Zealand
NZ$47,280
per year
per hour
NZ$22.73
per hour
per year
Pharmacy Technician - Average Salary & Hourly Pay NZ
The median (average) salary for a Pharmacy Technician in New Zealand is NZ$47,280 per year (NZ$22.73 per hour), which is 24% lower than the national median (average) salary.
Pharmacy Technician salary range: NZ$42,538 to NZ$59,330 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
Pharmacy Technician salary range: NZ$42,538 to NZ$59,330 (excluding overtime, bonuses or benefits).
NZ$42,538
Low
NZ$47,280
Median salary
NZ$59,330
High
NZ$20.45
Low
NZ$22.73
Median salary
NZ$28.52
High
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Pharmacy Technician Salary Range
Among Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Trainees or Dispensary Technicians working in community pharmacies tend to have the lowest wages, while Hospital Pharmacy Technicians usually earn more.
Pharmacy Technician - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Pharmacy Technician | NZ$24.10/hour | +6% |
| Community Pharmacy Technician | NZ$22.30/hour | -2% |
Pharmacy Technician - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand
An early career Qualified Pharmacy Technician with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$20 gross per hour. A mid career Pharmacy Technician with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$22, while the average income for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$26. Pharmacy Technicians with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$26.
How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Pharmacy Technician
| Experienced | ▲ +14% |
| Late Career | ▲ +14% |
| Average Salary | NZ$22.73/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Early Career | ▼ -12% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
87%
87%
Male
13%
13%
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The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
Salary data are from Pharmacy Technician job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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