PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Night Shift
Baystate Health · Springfield, MA
$20.79–$25.95/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Springfield, MA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Springfield area centers on $20.54 per hour, or about $42,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.51 and the upper quarter over $23.11. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springfield. That ranks 136th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 136th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Springfield.
- $20.54median pay per hour, Springfield
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 710pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $21.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 710 pharmacy technicians employed in the Springfield metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.71 | $34,760 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.51 | $36,420 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.54 | $42,730 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.11 | $48,070 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.39 | $54,890 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 136th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 136th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.54 median hour buys what $21.38 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Springfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$739
- Per year: $36,972
- Per month: $3,081
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 Springfield
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 5 mi | $20.54/hr | 55,381 |
| Hartford, CT | 25 mi | $20.32/hr | 122,129 |
| New Britain, CT | 33 mi | $21.25/hr | 75,871 |
| Bristol, CT | 36 mi | $21.25/hr | 62,195 |
| Worcester, MA | 39 mi | $21.14/hr | 211,286 |
| Meriden, CT | 42 mi | $21.25/hr | 60,849 |
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.
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 Springfield, MA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $20.54 per hour, about $42,730 a year. The middle half earn between $17.51 and $23.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 136th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 136th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Springfield?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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 reportSpringfield, 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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