MA · Fall River · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Fall River, MA

The median pharmacy technician pay in the Fall River area is $18.24 per hour ($37,940 a year), with the typical range running from $17.91 to $23.08. That ranks 286th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 338th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Fall River. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Fall River.

Pharmacy Technician pay in Fall River, MA

The metro median is 15% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $21.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,520 pharmacy technicians employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.44$36,28017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.91$37,25014% below U.S. median
Median$18.24$37,94013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.08$48,01010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.86$53,79024% above U.S. median

How Fall River ranks

  • 286th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 338th 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 Fall River

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.24 median hour buys what $17.92 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$657
  • Per year: $32,832
  • Per month: $2,736

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

Travel assignment per diem in Fall River

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

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 Massachusetts

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Fall River as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician I

Mass General Brigham · Northampton, MA

$20.73–$28.82/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req RQ4080724
New this week
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Hospitals in Fall River

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Fall River, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
Fall River, MA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
New Bedford, MA9 mi$18.24/hr101,318
Taunton, MA12 mi$18.24/hr61,936
Brockton, MA25 mi$21.82/hr105,788
Weymouth Town, MA34 mi$21.82/hr60,159
Quincy, MA37 mi$21.82/hr103,434
Newton, MA42 mi$21.82/hr90,700

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts 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 Fall River, MA?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $18.24 per hour, about $37,940 a year. The middle half earn between $17.91 and $23.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 338th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 286th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Fall River?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, led by Southcoast Hospitals Group. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Fall River as a pharmacy technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Fall River is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharm Tech pay reportFall River, MA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 9 postings$29.48/ hr$20–$38
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 11 postings$27.16/ hr$19–$40
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 16 postings$24.16/ hr$21–$57

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$21Median$25.57High$35

37 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 37 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient, Per DiemPer diem
    $25.51–$34.33/ hour
    Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA · posted today
  2. Pharmacy Tech, Health Alliance, 40 Hours, EveningsPermanent
    $19.15–$34.47/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Leominster, MA · posted today

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