NE · Omaha · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Omaha, NE

Pharmacy Technicians in the Omaha area earn a median of $22.00 per hour, about $45,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $22.95. That ranks 81st of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 28th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Omaha. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Omaha.

More open Pharmacy Technician roles in Omaha

4 more open roles from employers in Omaha. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Pharmacy Technician pay in Omaha, NE

The metro median is 10% above the Nebraska statewide median of $19.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,280 pharmacy technicians employed in the Omaha metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$18.07$37,59014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$18.84$39,19010% below U.S. median
Median$22.00$45,7605% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.95$47,74010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.11$50,15015% above U.S. median

How Omaha ranks

  • 81st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 28th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Nebraska 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.

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What your pay buys in Omaha

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $22.00 median hour buys what $23.94 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Omaha paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$792
  • Per year: $39,600
  • Per month: $3,300

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

Travel assignment per diem in Omaha

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
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).

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Nebraska

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

PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Grand Island, NE

$53k–$69k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888142500
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Pharmacy Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Kearney, NE

$18.06–$25.51/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 100140592704
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Hospitals in Omaha

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Bergan Mercy
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Chi Health Lakeside
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)
Omaha, NE
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
The Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Chi Health Immanuel
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Children's Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc
Omaha, NE
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Omaha, NE
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes
Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc
Omaha, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot 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
Bellevue, NE10 mi$22.00/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA11 mi$22.00/hr62,665
Lincoln, NE45 mi$18.99/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA87 mi$20.13/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA119 mi$20.97/hr73,664
Grand Island, NE122 mi$19.50/hr53,250

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Nebraska · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

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

Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Nebraska state guide

Other healthcare roles in Omaha

Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Omaha, NE?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $22.00 per hour, about $45,760 a year. The middle half earn between $18.84 and $22.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Omaha ranks 28th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Omaha?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, led by Chi Health Bergan Mercy. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha as a pharmacy technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 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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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$18Median$23.62High$33

3 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Nebraska, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $53k–$69k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Grand Island, NE · posted 7 days ago
  2. Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training | InpatientPermanent
    $19.25–$28.00/ hour
    Avera Health · O'Neill, NE · posted 30+ days ago

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