IN · Kokomo · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Kokomo, IN

Pharmacy Technicians in the Kokomo area earn a median of $18.68 per hour, about $38,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.66 and $22.06. That ranks 231st of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 172nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kokomo.

Pharmacy Technician pay in Kokomo, IN

The metro median is 3% below the Indiana statewide median of $19.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 110 pharmacy technicians employed in the Kokomo metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.50$36,40016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.66$36,73016% below U.S. median
Median$18.68$38,84011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.06$45,8806% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.51$50,98017% above U.S. median

How Kokomo ranks

  • 231st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 172nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Kokomo

  • Overall prices in Kokomo run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 59.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.68 median hour buys what $20.84 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$672
  • Per year: $33,624
  • Per month: $2,802

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kokomo

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 Indiana

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Hospitals in Kokomo

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension St Vincent Kokomo
Kokomo, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Howard Regional Health Inc.
Kokomo, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Westfield, IN30 mi$19.35/hr62,994
Noblesville, IN30 mi$19.35/hr75,239
Carmel, IN34 mi$19.35/hr103,606
Anderson, IN35 mi$19.35/hr55,851
Fishers, IN36 mi$19.35/hr103,986
Lafayette, IN39 mi$19.62/hr71,757

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.

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Other healthcare roles in Kokomo

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Kokomo, IN?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Kokomo metro area have a median pay of $18.68 per hour, about $38,840 a year. The middle half earn between $17.66 and $22.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kokomo ranks 172nd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 231st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Kokomo?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kokomo, led by Ascension St Vincent Kokomo. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Kokomo 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 Kokomo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kokomo 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

  • 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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