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Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient, Per Diem
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$25.51–$34.33/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Newton, MA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Newton area centers on $21.82 per hour, or about $45,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.11 and the upper quarter over $27.59. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Newton. That ranks 89th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 234th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newton.
- $21.82median pay per hour, Boston
- $18–$28typical range per hour
- 8,630pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 19open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacy Technician roles near Newton
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Oncology / Infusion / OR - Waltham
Mass General Brigham · Waltham, MA
$22.84–$29.79/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician II - Rotating Overnight, Full-Time
Boston Medical Center · Brockton, MA
$20.25–$30.10/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Pharmacy Technician I
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$21.75–$26.58/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$21.75–$25.28/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Pharmacy Technician I
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$21.75–$25.28/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Pharmacy Technician I
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$21.75–$26.58/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Central Distribution Pharmacy Technician - MGH
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$21.75–$26.58/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Compounding Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$21.75–$25.28/ hour
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$21.75–$26.58/ hour
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
MGH Central Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$21.75–$26.58/ hour
PermanentPosted 18 days ago
MGH Central Pharmacy Technician
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$21.75–$26.58/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Newton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Newton, MA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 11 | $24.16 |
| Boston Medical Center | 8 | $29.48 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in Newton, MA
The metro median is 2% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $21.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 8,630 pharmacy technicians employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.13 | $35,630 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.11 | $37,670 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.82 | $45,390 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.59 | $57,390 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.28 | $67,140 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Newton ranks
- 89th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 234th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 5 Massachusetts 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 Newton
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.82 median hour buys what $20.15 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Newton 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newton
| Item | Federal 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 Newton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Newton, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham, MA | 4 mi | $21.82/hr | 65,849 |
| Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | $21.82/hr | 121,186 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Massachusetts · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Newton, MA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $21.82 per hour, about $45,390 a year. The middle half earn between $18.11 and $27.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newton a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 234th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 89th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Newton?
We list 19 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Newton 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 Newton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newton 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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Your Pharm Tech pay reportNewton, 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
- Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient, Per DiemPer diem$25.51–$34.33/ hour
- Pharmacy Tech, Health Alliance, 40 Hours, EveningsPermanent$19.15–$34.47/ hour
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