IN · Bloomington · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Bloomington, IN

The median pharmacy technician pay in the Bloomington area is $18.48 per hour ($38,430 a year), with the typical range running from $17.18 to $21.42. That ranks 252nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 268th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Bloomington. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bloomington.

Pharmacy Technician pay in Bloomington, IN

The metro median is 4% below the Indiana statewide median of $19.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 220 pharmacy technicians employed in the Bloomington metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.66$34,65020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.18$35,73018% below U.S. median
Median$18.48$38,43012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.42$44,5502% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.87$47,5709% above U.S. median

How Bloomington ranks

  • 252nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 268th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 12 Indiana 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 Bloomington

  • Overall prices in Bloomington run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.48 median hour buys what $19.44 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$665
  • Per year: $33,264
  • Per month: $2,772

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$120
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,358
13-week assignment$17,654

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 Indiana

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Hospitals in Bloomington

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bloomington, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Monroe Hospital
Bloomington, IN
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
Bloomington, IN
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Columbus, IN33 mi$17.78/hr51,970
Greenwood, IN38 mi$19.35/hr68,175
Indianapolis, IN47 mi$19.35/hr891,484
Terre Haute, IN50 mi$18.41/hr58,531
Carmel, IN59 mi$19.35/hr103,606
Fishers, IN63 mi$19.35/hr103,986

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Indiana · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Indiana

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

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

Indiana state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bloomington

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Bloomington, IN?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $18.48 per hour, about $38,430 a year. The middle half earn between $17.18 and $21.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bloomington ranks 268th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 252nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Bloomington?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Bloomington, led by Monroe Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Bloomington as a pharmacy technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $120 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,358 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

  • 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
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 10 postings$33.39/ hr$25–$40

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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: 1 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy Technician - Full TimePermanent
    $19.00–$26.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Fort Wayne, IN · posted 3 days ago

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