OH · Hamilton · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Hamilton, OH

The median pharmacy technician pay in the Hamilton area is $18.73 per hour ($38,950 a year), with the typical range running from $16.62 to $22.61. That ranks 224th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 261st of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hamilton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hamilton.

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

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Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health · Hamilton, OH

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  • Full time
  • Req R1075562
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Hamilton, OH

The metro median is 3% above the Ohio statewide median of $18.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,730 pharmacy technicians employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.02$33,32023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.62$34,57020% below U.S. median
Median$18.73$38,95010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.61$47,0308% above U.S. median
Top 10%$25.93$53,93024% above U.S. median

How Hamilton ranks

  • 224th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 261st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Hamilton

  • Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.73 median hour buys what $19.64 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Hamilton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$674
  • Per year: $33,714
  • Per month: $2,810

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

Travel assignment per diem in Hamilton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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 Ohio

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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 Hamilton

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hamilton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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
Middletown, OH13 mi$18.73/hr52,291
Cincinnati, OH18 mi$18.73/hr314,915
Kettering, OH30 mi$19.23/hr57,028
Dayton, OH33 mi$19.23/hr136,346
Springfield, OH55 mi$16.97/hr58,138
Muncie, IN71 mi$18.15/hr65,320

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Ohio · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

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.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hamilton

Hamilton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Hamilton, OH?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $18.73 per hour, about $38,950 a year. The middle half earn between $16.62 and $22.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cincinnati ranks 261st of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 224th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Hamilton?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Hamilton, led by Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hamilton is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 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$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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