OH · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Springfield, OH

Pharmacy Technicians in the Springfield area earn a median of $16.97 per hour, about $35,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.55 and $20.88. That ranks 372nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 304th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Springfield. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health · Springfield, OH

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  • Part time
  • Req R1072120
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Springfield, OH

The metro median is 7% below the Ohio statewide median of $18.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 190 pharmacy technicians employed in the Springfield metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.29).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.13$31,47028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.55$34,42021% below U.S. median
Median$16.97$35,29019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$20.88$43,430in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$21.87$45,4905% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 372nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 304th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $16.97 median hour buys what $18.76 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 Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$611
  • Per year: $30,546
  • Per month: $2,545

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

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

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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 Springfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
Springfield, OH
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Mental Health Services For Clark And Madison Cos
Springfield, OH
PsychiatricFor-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
Dayton, OH24 mi$19.23/hr136,346
Kettering, OH25 mi$19.23/hr57,028
Middletown, OH42 mi$18.73/hr52,291
Columbus, OH43 mi$18.57/hr933,263
Hamilton, OH55 mi$18.73/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH66 mi$18.73/hr314,915

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 Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Springfield, OH?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $16.97 per hour, about $35,290 a year. The middle half earn between $16.55 and $20.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 304th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 372nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Springfield?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, led by Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio 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 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 Springfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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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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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