AZ · Lake Havasu City · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Pharmacy Technicians in the Lake Havasu City area earn a median of $21.35 per hour, about $44,410 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.86 and $22.26. That ranks 106th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 66th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lake Havasu City.

More open Pharmacy Technician roles in Lake Havasu City

2 more open roles from employers in Lake Havasu City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

LifePoint Health · Lake Havasu City, AZ

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  • Full time
  • Req 358460
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LifePoint Health · Lake Havasu City, AZ

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  • Req 358465
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The metro median is 7% below the Arizona statewide median of $22.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 220 pharmacy technicians employed in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.05$35,46018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.86$37,15015% below U.S. median
Median$21.35$44,4102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.26$46,3007% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.91$49,73014% above U.S. median

How Lake Havasu City ranks

  • 106th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 66th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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.

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What your pay buys in Lake Havasu City

  • Overall prices in Lake Havasu City-Kingman run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.35 median hour buys what $22.69 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Lake Havasu City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$769
  • Per year: $38,430
  • Per month: $3,202

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lake Havasu City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Arizona

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Hospitals in Lake Havasu City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Henderson, NV112 mi$22.35/hr350,039
Prescott Valley, AZ114 mi$22.16/hr51,440
Surprise, AZ121 mi$23.02/hr167,564
Buckeye, AZ121 mi$23.02/hr114,334
Indio, CA122 mi$23.46/hr94,275
Peoria, AZ125 mi$23.02/hr199,924

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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Lake Havasu City, AZ?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area have a median pay of $21.35 per hour, about $44,410 a year. The middle half earn between $17.86 and $22.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lake Havasu City a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks 66th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 106th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Lake Havasu City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, led by Havasu Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lake Havasu City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · Pharm Tech near Lake Havasu City, AZ
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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

  1. Pharmacy Technician I Certified Specialty PharmacyPermanent
    $20.91–$29.54/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ · posted 6 days ago
  2. Pharmacy Technician II Certified Specialty PharmacyPermanent
    $21.96–$31.01/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ · posted 7 days ago

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