PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient Pharmacy)
Veterans Health Administration · West Palm Beach, FL
$55k–$72k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Fort Pierce, FL
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Fort Pierce area is $18.61 per hour ($38,710 a year), with the typical range running from $17.23 to $22.63. That ranks 239th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 315th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce. The free report below lists employers near Fort Pierce and what they pay.
- $18.61median pay per hour, Port St. Lucie
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 810pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacy Technician pay in Fort Pierce, FL
The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $19.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 810 pharmacy technicians employed in the Port St. Lucie metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.96 | $35,280 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.23 | $35,840 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.61 | $38,710 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.63 | $47,070 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.36 | $48,590 | 12% above U.S. median |
How Fort Pierce ranks
- 239th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 315th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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.
What your pay buys in Fort Pierce
- Overall prices in Port St. Lucie run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.61 median hour buys what $18.57 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$670
- Per year: $33,498
- Per month: $2,792
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Port St. Lucie metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fort Pierce
| 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).
Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Florida
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Fort Pierce as they open.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Tallahassee, FL
$52k–$68k/ year
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Hospitals in Fort Pierce
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital Fort Pierce, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 10 mi | $18.61/hr | 258,575 |
| Jupiter, FL | 38 mi | $21.26/hr | 62,987 |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 41 mi | $21.26/hr | 63,284 |
| Palm Bay, FL | 42 mi | $18.67/hr | 142,023 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 49 mi | $21.26/hr | 127,744 |
| Melbourne, FL | 51 mi | $18.67/hr | 87,561 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Fort Pierce, FL?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Port St. Lucie metro area have a median pay of $18.61 per hour, about $38,710 a year. The middle half earn between $17.23 and $22.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fort Pierce a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Port St. Lucie ranks 315th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 239th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacy technicians work in Fort Pierce?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fort Pierce, led by Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fort Pierce 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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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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- Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient Pharmacy)Permanent$55k–$72k/ year
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