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Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Albany, NY
$17.00–$18.00/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Albany, NY
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Albany area centers on $18.43 per hour, or about $38,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.45 and the upper quarter over $22.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Albany. That ranks 257th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 320th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Albany.
- $18.43median pay per hour, Albany
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 1,240pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% below the New York statewide median of $19.63 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,240 pharmacy technicians employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.75 | $34,840 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.45 | $36,300 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.43 | $38,340 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.68 | $47,170 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $24.77 | $51,520 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Albany ranks
- 257th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 320th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 11 New York 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 Albany
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.43 median hour buys what $18.51 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Albany paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$663
- Per year: $33,174
- Per month: $2,764
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Albany
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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 Albany
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Va Medical Center Albany, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital Albany, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Capital District Psych Center Albany, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, NY | 8 mi | $18.43/hr | 51,065 |
| Schenectady, NY | 11 mi | $18.43/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 71 mi | $20.54/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 75 mi | $20.54/hr | 154,888 |
| Utica, NY | 78 mi | $17.50/hr | 63,660 |
| Bristol, CT | 81 mi | $21.25/hr | 62,195 |
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License and tax basics in New York
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Albany, NY?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $18.43 per hour, about $38,340 a year. The middle half earn between $17.45 and $22.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Albany a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 320th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 257th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Albany?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Albany. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Albany.
Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Albany?
The federal per diem benchmark in Albany is $117 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 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 reportAlbany, NY · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 2 postings$27.36/ hr$18–$40
- BrightSpring Health ServicesWEST HAVERSTRAW, NY · 3 postings$24.00/ hr$17–$30
- United Health ServicesJohnson City, NY · 5 postings$21.58/ hr$17–$25
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$21.96High$31
13 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in New York, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician I, Retail PharmacyPermanent$17.98–$25.17/ hour
- Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient PharmacyPermanent$17.98–$25.17/ hour
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