Side-by-side distribution
Biotech Research
$99,250
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 42.7%
- Live roles
- 234
Pharmacy Technician
$48,690
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 56.1%
- Live roles
- 155
Highest-paying jobs
Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Agentic AI Research for Materials Science
Equity Quantitative Research Associate
Equity Quantitative Research Associate
Client Investment Research Associate
Commodities Research Associate
Research Associate, Quantitative Developer
Research Associate, Quantitative Developer
Associate Director, Integrated Research Management
Research Associate - Thin Films
Associate Director, Externally Sponsored Research Contracts
Highest-paying jobs
Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Boynton Beach, FL (Temp)
Band 7 Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Procurement) - Kent
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Learning Mentor
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Live Instructor
Locum Band 6 Pharmacy Technician - Lincolnshire
Locum Pharmacy Technician - Chelsea, London
Band 6 Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - South London
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Russian Speaking
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
|
$90,138 | 6 |
|
Revolution Medicines
|
$166,500 | 4 |
| BT BTIG | $128,750 | 4 |
|
Bridgewater Associates LP
|
$220,195 | 3 |
|
Bridgewater Associates
|
$220,195 | 3 |
Epicrispr Biotechnologies
|
$105,000 | 3 |
KBRA
|
$105,000 | 3 |
Arc Institute
|
$99,250 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| SH Shields Health Solutions | $53,250 | 22 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $56,946 | 16 |
PHIL
|
$45,760 | 8 |
|
Ro
|
$60,750 | 7 |
Good Pill
|
$41,600 | 6 |
Hims & Hers
|
$47,840 | 4 |
Montu UK
|
$58,271 | 3 |
Pharmacierge
|
$48,268 | 3 |
Biotech Research salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $220,195 | 5 |
| New York | $127,500 | 14 |
| San Francisco | $94,000 | 17 |
| Boston | $85,000 | 5 |
| Los Angeles | $80,000 | 4 |
Biotech Research vs Pharmacy Technician: which pays more?
The median for Biotech Research is $99,250 per year (typically $80,335–$123,025), versus $48,690 for Pharmacy Technician ($45,760–$57,912). That puts Biotech Research about 104% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Biotech Research and Pharmacy Technician are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.