CA · Antioch · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Antioch, CA

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Antioch area centers on $29.80 per hour, or about $61,990 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.13 and the upper quarter over $39.39. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Antioch. That ranks 3rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 8th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Antioch.

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PermanentPosted 30 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services · Union City, CA

$23.00–$26.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 196363
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Antioch, CA

The metro median is 25% above the California statewide median of $23.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 4,460 pharmacy technicians employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.52$46,8408% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.13$50,19015% above U.S. median
Median$29.80$61,99043% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.39$81,93088% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.16$91,850111% above U.S. median

How Antioch ranks

  • 3rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 8th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 24 California 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 Antioch

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.80 median hour buys what $25.78 buys at the national price level, 23% 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 Antioch paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,073
  • Per year: $53,640
  • Per month: $4,470

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Antioch

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,631
13-week assignment$21,203

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 Antioch

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Antioch, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Antioch, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch
Antioch, CA
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Brentwood, CA5 mi$29.80/hr66,286
Pittsburg, CA6 mi$29.80/hr77,131
Fairfield, CA23 mi$26.22/hr122,646
Tracy, CA26 mi$22.95/hr100,136
Stockton, CA27 mi$22.95/hr324,975
Vallejo, CA27 mi$26.22/hr123,475

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License and tax basics in California

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

California 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 Antioch, CA?

Pharmacy Technicians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $29.80 per hour, about $61,990 a year. The middle half earn between $24.13 and $39.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Antioch a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 8th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Antioch?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Antioch.

Do I need a California license to work in Antioch as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Antioch?

The federal per diem benchmark in Antioch is $147 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,631 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharm Tech pay reportAntioch, CA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 2 postings$37.80/ hr$35–$40
  • CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 10 postings$33.39/ hr$25–$40
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 5 postings$33.39/ hr$25–$39

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$24Median$32.09High$39

49 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in California, 46 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 49 Pharm Tech roles

  1. PHARMACY TECHNICIANPermanent
    $30.16–$37.70/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Santa Maria, CA · posted today
  2. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $52k–$67k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Camp Pendleton, CA · posted today

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