FL · Daytona Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Daytona Beach, FL

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Daytona Beach area centers on $18.10 per hour, or about $37,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.17 and the upper quarter over $21.28. That ranks 301st of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 328th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Daytona Beach. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Daytona Beach.

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2 more open roles from employers in Daytona Beach. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health · Daytona Beach, FL

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  • Req R1071188
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Daytona Beach, FL

The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $19.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,070 pharmacy technicians employed in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.55).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.79$34,92020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.17$35,71018% below U.S. median
Median$18.10$37,65013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.28$44,2602% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.48$48,84012% above U.S. median

How Daytona Beach ranks

  • 301st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 328th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 20 Florida 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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What your pay buys in Daytona Beach

  • Overall prices in Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach run 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.10 median hour buys what $18.22 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Daytona Beach paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$652
  • Per year: $32,580
  • Per month: $2,715
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Daytona Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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).

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Florida

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Tallahassee, FL

$52k–$68k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888507500
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Hospitals in Daytona Beach

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Daytona Beach, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Halifax Health Medical Center
Daytona Beach, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal2 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
Port Orange, FL7 mi$18.10/hr66,556
Deltona, FL21 mi$18.10/hr100,513
Sanford, FL30 mi$18.82/hr66,919
Apopka, FL43 mi$18.82/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL50 mi$18.82/hr51,269
Orlando, FL55 mi$18.82/hr334,854

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Florida · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Daytona Beach, FL?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area have a median pay of $18.10 per hour, about $37,650 a year. The middle half earn between $17.17 and $21.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach ranks 328th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Daytona Beach?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Daytona Beach, led by Adventhealth Daytona Beach. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Daytona Beach as a pharmacy technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Daytona Beach is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Daytona Beach?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationWest Palm Beach, FL · 2 postings$29.63/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
  • CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45

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2What they are offering now

Low$19Median$26.35High$36

310 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in the US, 262 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient Pharmacy)Permanent
    $55k–$72k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · West Palm Beach, FL · posted 2 days ago
  2. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $52k–$68k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tallahassee, FL · posted 2 days ago

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