HI · Honolulu · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Honolulu, HI

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Honolulu area centers on $21.82 per hour, or about $45,380 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.01 and the upper quarter over $24.73. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Honolulu. That ranks 90th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 260th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Honolulu and what they pay.

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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services · Honolulu, HI

$19.00–$22.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 197804
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health · Honolulu, HI

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  • Req R1071230
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Honolulu, HI

The metro median is in line with the Hawaii statewide median of $21.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,320 pharmacy technicians employed in the Urban Honolulu metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.77$36,96015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.01$37,46014% below U.S. median
Median$21.82$45,3804% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.73$51,44018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$29.67$61,71042% above U.S. median

How Honolulu ranks

  • 90th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 260th of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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 Honolulu

  • Overall prices in Urban Honolulu run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% above the U.S. average (index 135.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $21.82 median hour buys what $19.66 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Honolulu paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$786
  • Per year: $39,276
  • Per month: $3,273

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

Travel assignment per diem in Honolulu

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).

Hospitals in Honolulu

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Straub Clinic And Hospital
Honolulu, HI
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
The Queens Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women & Children
Honolulu, HI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Shriners Hospital For Children
Honolulu, HI
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter)
Honolulu, HI
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

License and tax basics in Hawaii

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

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

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Honolulu, HI?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Urban Honolulu metro area have a median pay of $21.82 per hour, about $45,380 a year. The middle half earn between $18.01 and $24.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Urban Honolulu ranks 260th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 90th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Honolulu?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Honolulu. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Honolulu.

Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Honolulu as a pharmacy technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Honolulu 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

  • BrightSpring Health ServicesHILO, HI · 4 postings$18.50/ hr$17–$22
  • 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Hawaii list

2What they are offering now

Low$17Median$18.50High$22

4 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Hawaii, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $19.00–$20.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Wailuku, HI · posted today
  2. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $19.00–$22.00/ hour
    BrightSpring Health Services · Honolulu, HI · posted 6 days ago

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