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Pharmacy Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Lexington, KY
$20.00–$20.00/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Lexington, KY
Pharmacy Technicians in the Lexington area earn a median of $20.65 per hour, about $42,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.70 and $23.44. That ranks 132nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 86th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lexington. The free report below lists employers near Lexington and what they pay.
- $20.65median pay per hour, Lexington
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 1,500pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Lexington, KY
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Pharmacy Tech II
Baptist Healthcare System · Lexington, KY
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Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Community / Retail Pharmacy Tech - PRN, Floater
Baptist Healthcare System · Lexington, KY
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Community Pharmacy Technician - Part-time, Weekdays, 16 Hours/week, No Weekends!
Baptist Healthcare System · Lexington, KY
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The metro median is 14% above the Kentucky statewide median of $18.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,500 pharmacy technicians employed in the Lexington-Fayette metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.56 | $34,440 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.70 | $36,820 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.65 | $42,960 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.44 | $48,760 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $25.00 | $52,000 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Lexington ranks
- 132nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 86th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Kentucky 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 Lexington
- Overall prices in Lexington-Fayette run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 77.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.65 median hour buys what $22.23 buys at the national price level, 6% above 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 Lexington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$743
- Per year: $37,170
- Per month: $3,098
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lexington-Fayette metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lexington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $118 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,386 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,018 |
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 Lexington
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Lexington, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lexington Va Medical Center Lexington, KY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Eastern State Hospital Lexington, KY | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| The Ridge Behavioral Health System Lexington, KY | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 65 mi | $18.95/hr | 640,796 |
| Jeffersonville, IN | 70 mi | $18.95/hr | 52,912 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 76 mi | $18.73/hr | 314,915 |
| Hamilton, OH | 94 mi | $18.73/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 101 mi | $18.73/hr | 52,291 |
| Columbus, IN | 113 mi | $17.78/hr | 51,970 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Kentucky · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Kentucky
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kentucky 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 Lexington, KY?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Lexington-Fayette metro area have a median pay of $20.65 per hour, about $42,960 a year. The middle half earn between $17.70 and $23.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lexington a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Lexington-Fayette ranks 86th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Lexington?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lexington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lexington.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Lexington as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky 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 Lexington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lexington is $118 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 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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