OH · Akron · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Akron, OH

The median pharmacy technician pay in the Akron area is $17.64 per hour ($36,690 a year), with the typical range running from $17.13 to $21.80. That ranks 338th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 294th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Akron. The free report below lists employers near Akron and what they pay.

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Akron, OH

The metro median is 3% below the Ohio statewide median of $18.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,180 pharmacy technicians employed in the Akron metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.49$32,22026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.13$35,63018% below U.S. median
Median$17.64$36,69016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.80$45,3404% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.66$49,21013% above U.S. median

How Akron ranks

  • 338th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 294th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 12 Ohio 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 Akron

  • Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.64 median hour buys what $18.89 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Akron paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$635
  • Per year: $31,752
  • Per month: $2,646

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

Travel assignment per diem in Akron

ItemFederal 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).

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Ohio

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

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$18.37–$23.99/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R159803
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Hospitals in Akron

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Akron, OH
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
Summa Health System
Akron, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot 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
Cuyahoga Falls, OH7 mi$17.64/hr50,979
Canton, OH20 mi$17.37/hr69,211
Parma, OH24 mi$18.22/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH29 mi$18.22/hr365,379
Elyria, OH37 mi$18.22/hr53,604
Lorain, OH42 mi$18.22/hr65,751

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License and tax basics in Ohio

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

Ohio 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 Akron, OH?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $17.64 per hour, about $36,690 a year. The middle half earn between $17.13 and $21.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Akron ranks 294th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 338th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Akron?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, led by Akron General Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Akron as a pharmacy technician?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Akron 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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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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Low$19Median$26.35High$36

310 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in the US, 262 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $18.37–$23.99/ hour
    Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio · posted 14 days ago
  2. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Full-TimePermanent
    $20.00–$26.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Cleveland, OH · posted 30 days ago

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