PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Pharmacy Technician I Certified Specialty Pharmacy
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$20.91–$29.54/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Glendale, AZ
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Glendale area is $23.02 per hour ($47,880 a year), with the typical range running from $19.51 to $24.28. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Glendale and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Glendale. The free report below lists employers near Glendale and what they pay.
- $23.02median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $20–$24typical range per hour
- 8,410pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Pharmacy Technician II Certified Specialty Pharmacy
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$21.96–$31.01/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician Certified
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
$19.96–$28.19/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician Certified
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$19.96–$28.19/ hour
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Order Entry Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Phoenix, AZ
$21.00–$23.00/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician Certified
CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ
$19.96–$28.19/ hour
More open Pharmacy Technician roles in Glendale
2 more open roles from employers in Glendale. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Retail Pharmacy Technician
Banner Health · Glendale, AZ
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Glendale, AZ
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 5 | $24.08 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $22 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in Glendale, AZ
The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $22.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 8,410 pharmacy technicians employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.42 | $38,310 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.51 | $40,580 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.02 | $47,880 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.28 | $50,500 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.91 | $60,130 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Glendale ranks
- 47th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Arizona metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Glendale
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.02 median hour buys what $22.28 buys at the national price level, 7% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Glendale paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$829
- Per year: $41,436
- Per month: $3,453
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Glendale
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Glendale
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Glendale, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Glendale, AZ | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital Glendale, AZ | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Aurora Behavioral Health System Glendale, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 6 mi | $23.02/hr | 1,673,164 |
| Avondale, AZ | 17 mi | $23.02/hr | 96,609 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Arizona · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arizona
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Glendale
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Glendale, AZ?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $23.02 per hour, about $47,880 a year. The middle half earn between $19.51 and $24.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Glendale a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 84th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Glendale?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Glendale.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Glendale as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Glendale?
The federal per diem benchmark in Glendale is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 7 postings$24.08/ hr$20–$31
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
- MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
- CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45
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2What they are offering now
Low$20Median$24.08High$29
8 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Arizona, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician I Certified Specialty PharmacyPermanent$20.91–$29.54/ hour
- Pharmacy Technician II Certified Specialty PharmacyPermanent$21.96–$31.01/ hour
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