PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR
$26.18–$33.51/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Bend, OR
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Bend area is $25.52 per hour ($53,080 a year), with the typical range running from $23.36 to $28.83. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bend. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bend. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bend.
- $25.52median pay per hour, Bend
- $23–$29typical range per hour
- 210pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% above the Oregon statewide median of $24.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 210 pharmacy technicians employed in the Bend metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.62).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.50 | $46,800 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.36 | $48,590 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Median | $25.52 | $53,080 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.83 | $59,970 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $30.81 | $64,080 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Bend ranks
- 12th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 20th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 7 Oregon 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 Bend
- Overall prices in Bend run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.52 median hour buys what $24.63 buys at the national price level, 18% above 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 Bend paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$919
- Per year: $45,936
- Per month: $3,828
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bend metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bend
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,596 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,748 |
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 Bend
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bend, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Medical Center - Bend Bend, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, OR | 83 mi | $23.60/hr | 61,182 |
| Eugene, OR | 90 mi | $23.60/hr | 178,786 |
| Albany, OR | 97 mi | $22.55/hr | 57,156 |
| Salem, OR | 104 mi | $24.33/hr | 180,406 |
| Corvallis, OR | 104 mi | $22.55/hr | 61,993 |
| Gresham, OR | 114 mi | $26.32/hr | 111,507 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Oregon · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oregon
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oregon 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 Bend, OR?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Bend metro area have a median pay of $25.52 per hour, about $53,080 a year. The middle half earn between $23.36 and $28.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bend a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Bend ranks 20th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Bend?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bend. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bend.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Bend as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon 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 Bend?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bend is $142 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,596 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
- BrightSpring Health ServicesPORTLAND, OR · 2 postings$24.00/ hr$21–$27
- 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
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2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$26.25High$34
3 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Oregon, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician / Order EntryPermanent$25.50–$27.00/ hour
- Pharmacy Technician / Customer ServicePermanent$21.00–$22.50/ hour
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