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Pharmacy Technician / Customer Service
BrightSpring Health Services · Union City, CA
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Dublin, CA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Dublin 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 42 hospitals in the Dublin metro area. 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 Dublin.
- $29.80median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $24–$39typical range per hour
- 4,460pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Union City, CA
$23.00–$26.00/ hour
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.52 | $46,840 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.13 | $50,190 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Median | $29.80 | $61,990 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.39 | $81,930 | 88% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.16 | $91,850 | 111% above U.S. median |
How Dublin 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 Dublin
- 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 Dublin 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 Dublin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $145 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area
CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, 18 of the 33 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novato Community Hospital Novato, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Alameda Hospital Alameda, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Rafael, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton, CA | 3 mi | $29.80/hr | 75,664 |
| San Ramon, CA | 4 mi | $29.80/hr | 85,924 |
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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 Dublin, 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 Dublin 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 Dublin?
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 Dublin.
Do I need a California license to work in Dublin 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 Dublin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dublin is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 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 reportDublin, 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
- PHARMACY TECHNICIANPermanent$30.16–$37.70/ hour
- Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent$52k–$67k/ year
+ 47 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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