CA · Tulare · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Tulare, CA

Pharmacy Technicians in the Tulare area earn a median of $22.25 per hour, about $46,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.57 and $27.73. That ranks 70th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 83rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Tulare and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulare.

Open Pharmacy Technician roles near Tulare

Roles in other cities of the Visalia area.

Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Per Diem Pharmacy Tech II

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$25.28–$37.92/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26_0000001182
New this week
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago

Per Diem Pharmacy Tech I

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$22.48–$33.72/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26_0000002049
New this week
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Tulare, CA

The metro median is 7% below the California statewide median of $23.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 490 pharmacy technicians employed in the Visalia metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.51$36,42016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.57$42,7902% below U.S. median
Median$22.25$46,2906% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$27.73$57,68033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$33.61$69,91061% above U.S. median

How Tulare ranks

  • 70th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 83rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 23rd 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 Tulare

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.25 median hour buys what $22.29 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Tulare paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$801
  • Per year: $40,050
  • Per month: $3,338

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tulare

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,477
13-week assignment$19,201

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 Tulare

CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Health Tulare
Tulare, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Visalia, CA9 mi$22.25/hr146,271
Porterville, CA20 mi$22.25/hr63,517
Hanford, CA20 mi$23.20/hr60,594
Delano, CA30 mi$23.41/hr53,198
Clovis, CA47 mi$23.20/hr127,993
Fresno, CA47 mi$23.20/hr550,105

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.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Tulare

Tulare city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Tulare, CA?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $22.25 per hour, about $46,290 a year. The middle half earn between $20.57 and $27.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Visalia ranks 83rd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 70th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Tulare?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tulare.

Do I need a California license to work in Tulare 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 Tulare?

The federal per diem benchmark in Tulare is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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 reportTulare, 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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