AZ · Scottsdale · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Scottsdale 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 5 hospitals in Scottsdale. That ranks 47th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 84th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Scottsdale.

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Who is hiring pharmacy technicians near Scottsdale

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

Pharmacy Technician pay in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale

  • 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Scottsdale, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Banner Behavioral Health Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
Scottsdale, AZ
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Phoenix, AZ15 mi$23.02/hr1,673,164
Tempe, AZ21 mi$23.02/hr190,114

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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Scottsdale 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.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Scottsdale?

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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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