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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Modesto, CA
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Modesto, CA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Modesto area centers on $22.81 per hour, or about $47,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.00 and the upper quarter over $29.12. That ranks 54th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 104th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Modesto. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Modesto.
- $22.81median pay per hour, Modesto
- $21–$29typical range per hour
- 580pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (On-Call)
Kaiser Permanente · Modesto, CA
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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II, Central Valley Float Pool
Sutter Health · Modesto, CA
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Modesto, CA
The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $23.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 580 pharmacy technicians employed in the Modesto metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.11 | $37,670 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.00 | $43,680 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $22.81 | $47,450 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.12 | $60,570 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.92 | $76,790 | 77% above U.S. median |
How Modesto ranks
- 54th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 104th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th 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.
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- Overall prices in Modesto run 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.81 median hour buys what $21.91 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Modesto paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$821
- Per year: $41,058
- Per month: $3,422
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Modesto metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Modesto
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
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CommonSpirit Health · Santa Maria, CA
$30.16–$37.70/ hour
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Camp Pendleton, CA
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Hospitals in Modesto
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Modesto, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center Modesto, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Modesto, CA | Acute care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock, CA | 12 mi | $22.81/hr | 72,888 |
| Manteca, CA | 16 mi | $22.95/hr | 94,292 |
| Tracy, CA | 25 mi | $22.95/hr | 100,136 |
| Stockton, CA | 29 mi | $22.95/hr | 324,975 |
| Merced, CA | 37 mi | $21.98/hr | 96,073 |
| Lodi, CA | 37 mi | $22.95/hr | 68,642 |
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Modesto, CA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Modesto metro area have a median pay of $22.81 per hour, about $47,450 a year. The middle half earn between $21.00 and $29.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Modesto a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Modesto ranks 104th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacy technicians work in Modesto?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Modesto, led by Memorial Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Modesto 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 Modesto?
The federal per diem benchmark in Modesto is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportModesto, 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
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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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