OH · Toledo · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Toledo, OH

The median pharmacy technician pay in the Toledo area is $18.38 per hour ($38,240 a year), with the typical range running from $17.16 to $22.31. That ranks 268th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 239th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Toledo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Toledo.

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health · Toledo, OH

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  • Part time
  • Req R1072272
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Toledo, OH

The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $18.20 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,110 pharmacy technicians employed in the Toledo metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.74$34,82020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.16$35,69018% below U.S. median
Median$18.38$38,24012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.31$46,4007% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.40$54,91026% above U.S. median

How Toledo ranks

  • 268th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 239th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Toledo

  • Overall prices in Toledo run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 67.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.38 median hour buys what $20.10 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Toledo paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$662
  • Per year: $33,084
  • Per month: $2,757

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

Travel assignment per diem in Toledo

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 Toledo

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center
Toledo, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo, Llc
Toledo, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital
Toledo, OH
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Taylor, MI42 mi$19.04/hr61,544
Ann Arbor, MI43 mi$23.13/hr122,925
Westland, MI46 mi$19.04/hr82,745
Dearborn, MI49 mi$19.04/hr106,377
Dearborn Heights, MI49 mi$19.04/hr61,040
Livonia, MI52 mi$19.04/hr93,113

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 Toledo

Toledo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Toledo, OH?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Toledo metro area have a median pay of $18.38 per hour, about $38,240 a year. The middle half earn between $17.16 and $22.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Toledo ranks 239th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 268th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Toledo?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Toledo, led by Promedica Toledo Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Toledo 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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