PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$23.00–$30.00/ hour
New this week
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Pasadena, CA
Pharmacy Technicians in the Pasadena area earn a median of $23.37 per hour, about $48,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.32 and $29.52. That ranks 42nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 196th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Pasadena and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Pasadena and what they pay.
- $23.37median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $21–$30typical range per hour
- 16,040pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Long Beach, CA
$33.42–$41.77/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pharmacy Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$26.04–$35.10/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Administrative Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy - Full Time - Days - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$24.15–$36.47/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Pharmacy Technician - Part Time - Days - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$23.00–$34.50/ hour
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Days - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$25.50–$25.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Anaheim, CA
$20.00–$24.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacy technicians near Pasadena
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Emanate Health | 3 | $28.75 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $34.08 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $26.50 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $22 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in Pasadena, CA
The metro median is 2% below the California statewide median of $23.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 16,040 pharmacy technicians employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.54 | $38,560 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.32 | $44,350 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $23.37 | $48,600 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.52 | $61,400 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.36 | $77,710 | 79% above U.S. median |
How Pasadena ranks
- 42nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 196th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 15th 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 Pasadena
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.37 median hour buys what $20.58 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 Pasadena paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$841
- Per year: $42,066
- Per month: $3,506
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pasadena
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Pasadena
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Pasadena. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Hospital Pasadena, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Aurora Las Encinas Pasadena, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra, CA | 5 mi | $23.37/hr | 80,279 |
| Arcadia, CA | 6 mi | $23.37/hr | 54,472 |
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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Other healthcare roles in Pasadena
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Pasadena, CA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $23.37 per hour, about $48,600 a year. The middle half earn between $21.32 and $29.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pasadena a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 196th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Pasadena?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pasadena.
Do I need a California license to work in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pasadena is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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 reportPasadena, 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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