AZ · Peoria · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Peoria, AZ

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Peoria area centers on $23.02 per hour, or about $47,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.51 and the upper quarter over $24.28. The CMS hospital directory lists 52 hospitals in the Peoria metro area. That ranks 47th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 84th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Peoria.

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Who is hiring pharmacy technicians near Peoria

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health5$24.08
BrightSpring Health Services1$22

Pharmacy Technician pay in Peoria, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.42$38,31012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.51$40,5807% below U.S. median
Median$23.02$47,88010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.28$50,50016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$28.91$60,13038% above U.S. median

How Peoria 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 Peoria

  • 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 Peoria 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 Peoria

ItemFederal 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 the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area

CMS lists 52 hospitals in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, 10 of the 29 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mayo Clinic Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Phoenix Va Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5No
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
City Of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
Goodyear, AZ
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Surprise, AZ12 mi$23.02/hr167,564
Glendale, AZ19 mi$23.02/hr258,143

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 Peoria, 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 Peoria 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 Peoria?

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 Peoria.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Peoria 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 Peoria?

The federal per diem benchmark in Peoria 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

  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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