FL · Sanford · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Sanford, FL

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Sanford area centers on $18.82 per hour, or about $39,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.66 and the upper quarter over $21.27. That ranks 215th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 317th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Sanford. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sanford.

Pharmacy Technician pay in Sanford, FL

The metro median is 1% below the Florida statewide median of $19.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 6,140 pharmacy technicians employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 4.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.13$35,63018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.66$36,73016% below U.S. median
Median$18.82$39,14010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.27$44,2402% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.09$48,03010% above U.S. median

How Sanford ranks

  • 215th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 317th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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 Sanford

  • Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.82 median hour buys what $18.56 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$678
  • Per year: $33,876
  • Per month: $2,823
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sanford

ItemFederal 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

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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 Sanford

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Deltona, FL9 mi$18.10/hr100,513
Apopka, FL17 mi$18.82/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL21 mi$18.82/hr51,269
Port Orange, FL27 mi$18.10/hr66,556
Daytona Beach, FL30 mi$18.10/hr86,015
Palm Coast, FL52 mi$18.10/hr106,729

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

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Sanford, FL?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $18.82 per hour, about $39,140 a year. The middle half earn between $17.66 and $21.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 317th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Sanford?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Sanford, led by Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Sanford 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 Sanford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sanford 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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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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