Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician - Sharp Grossmont Specialty Pharmacy – Day Shift – Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$31.98–$39.98/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacy Technician jobs in La Mesa, CA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the La Mesa area centers on $23.82 per hour, or about $49,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $22.28 and the upper quarter over $29.85. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in La Mesa. That ranks 23rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 139th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near La Mesa and what they pay.
- $23.82median pay per hour, San Diego
- $22–$30typical range per hour
- 3,840pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 14open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacy Technician roles near La Mesa
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician IV Specialist-Home Infusion – Sharp Grossmont – Day Shift – Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$31.98–$39.98/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician Liaison – Sharp Grossmont Specialty Pharmacy – Day Shift – Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician-Retail - Sharp Chula Vista - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$29.67–$37.10/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician I – Sharp Chula Vista – Variable Shift – Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$29.67–$37.10/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician-Retail - Sharp Metro Retail Pharmacy - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$29.67–$37.10/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician - Sharp Grossmont Specialty Pharmacy – Day Shift – Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$29.08–$36.35/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
ScionHealth · San Diego, CA
$23.00–$27.90/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pharmacy Technician Liaison – Sharp Grossmont Specialty Pharmacy – Day Shift – Full Time
Sharp Healthcare · San Diego, CA
$31.35–$39.18/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Pharmacy Technician - Sharp Tri-City Medical Center - Variable Shift - Full Time
Sharp Healthcare · Oceanside, CA
$25.00–$26.99/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
District Pharmacy Tech
Palomar Health · Escondido, CA
$26.68–$40.08/ hour
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Pharmacy Technician-Retail - Sharp Metro Retail Pharmacy - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp Healthcare · San Diego, CA
$29.67–$37.10/ hour
Get the La Mesa Pharmacy Technician pay report
Named employers near La Mesa, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacy technicians near La Mesa
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 7 | $33.39 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 5 | $33.39 |
| ScionHealth | 1 | $25.45 |
| Palomar Health | 1 | $33.38 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in La Mesa, CA
The metro median is in line with the California statewide median of $23.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,840 pharmacy technicians employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.00 | $39,520 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.28 | $46,340 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.82 | $49,540 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.85 | $62,090 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.78 | $78,580 | 81% above U.S. median |
How La Mesa ranks
- 23rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 139th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 La Mesa
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.82 median hour buys what $21.29 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 La Mesa paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$858
- Per year: $42,876
- Per month: $3,573
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in La Mesa
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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 La Mesa
CMS lists 2 hospitals in La Mesa, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Syste La Mesa, CA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | 4 mi | $23.82/hr | 103,291 |
| Santee, CA | 6 mi | $23.82/hr | 59,104 |
| Temecula, CA | 50 mi | $23.46/hr | 112,431 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in California · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in La Mesa, CA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $23.82 per hour, about $49,540 a year. The middle half earn between $22.28 and $29.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is La Mesa a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 139th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in La Mesa?
We list 14 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near La Mesa.
Do I need a California license to work in La Mesa 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 La Mesa?
The federal per diem benchmark in La Mesa is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 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 reportLa Mesa, 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
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