CO · Denver · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Denver, CO

5 open roles with published pay are listed for Denver. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Denver. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Denver.

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What your pay buys in Denver

  • Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Denver

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$194
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,002
13-week assignment$26,026

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 Denver

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Denver, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth Porter
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hca Healthone Rose
Denver, CO
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes
Denver, CO
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Colorado Mental Health Hospital In Fort Logan
Denver, CO
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Aurora, CO9 mi—403,130
Commerce City, CO10 mi—70,245

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Colorado · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Colorado

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

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

Colorado state guide

Other healthcare roles in Denver

Denver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Denver?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Denver. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Denver.

Do I need a Colorado license to work in Denver as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado 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 Denver?

The federal per diem benchmark in Denver is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Denver?

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Your Pharm Tech pay reportDenver, CO · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 5 postings$25.48/ hr$21–$31
  • CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 6 postings$28.00/ hr$21–$35
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesENGLEWOOD, CO · 2 postings$27.00/ hr$26–$28
  • Banner HealthGreeley, CO · 2 postings$26.30/ hr$20–$33

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$27.00High$34

15 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Colorado, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 15 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy Technician II CertifiedPer diem
    $21.96–$34.03/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO · posted yesterday
  2. Pharmacy Tech Certified OutpatientPermanent
    $22.51–$34.88/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lakewood, CO · posted 7 days ago

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