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Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Tallahassee, FL
$52k–$68k/ year
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Tallahassee, FL
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Tallahassee area centers on $16.95 per hour, or about $35,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.10 and the upper quarter over $19.54. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee. That ranks 374th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 334th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Tallahassee and what they pay.
- $16.95median pay per hour, Tallahassee
- $16–$20typical range per hour
- 650pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Pharmacy Technician I
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare · Tallahassee, FL
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The metro median is 11% below the Florida statewide median of $19.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 650 pharmacy technicians employed in the Tallahassee metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.10 | $31,410 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.10 | $33,490 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.95 | $35,260 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.54 | $40,640 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.92 | $45,590 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Tallahassee ranks
- 374th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 334th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th 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 Tallahassee
- Overall prices in Tallahassee run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.95 median hour buys what $18.05 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Tallahassee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$610
- Per year: $30,510
- Per month: $2,542
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tallahassee metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tallahassee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Tallahassee
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Tallahassee, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Tallahassee, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Capital Hospital Tallahassee, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Eastside Psychiatric Hospital Tallahassee, FL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta, GA | 64 mi | $16.58/hr | 55,667 |
| Albany, GA | 78 mi | $17.69/hr | 66,705 |
| Dothan, AL | 87 mi | $17.35/hr | 71,650 |
| Gainesville, FL | 126 mi | $21.15/hr | 148,720 |
| Columbus, GA | 147 mi | $18.36/hr | 201,830 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 152 mi | $18.04/hr | 86,199 |
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 Tallahassee, FL?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Tallahassee metro area have a median pay of $16.95 per hour, about $35,260 a year. The middle half earn between $16.10 and $19.54 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tallahassee a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Tallahassee ranks 334th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 374th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Tallahassee?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Tallahassee. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tallahassee.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tallahassee is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Tallahassee?
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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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3Open now: 2 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient Pharmacy)Permanent$55k–$72k/ year
- Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent$52k–$68k/ year
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