PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Retail Pharmacy Technician
US Oncology Network · Newport News, VA
$17.10–$36.76/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Newport News, VA
Pharmacy Technicians in the Newport News area earn a median of $20.29 per hour, about $42,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.71 and $22.85. That ranks 140th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 183rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Newport News. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newport News.
- $20.29median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 2,060pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy - Mary Immaculate Hospital
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Newport News, VA
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The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $20.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,060 pharmacy technicians employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.19 | $35,760 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.71 | $36,840 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $20.29 | $42,200 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.85 | $47,530 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.08 | $56,330 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Newport News ranks
- 140th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 183rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Virginia 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 Newport News
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $20.29 median hour buys what $20.72 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Newport News paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$730
- Per year: $36,522
- Per month: $3,044
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newport News
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Newport News
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Newport News, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton, VA | 13 mi | $20.29/hr | 137,596 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 18 mi | $20.29/hr | 96,482 |
| Richmond, VA | 61 mi | $19.91/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 105 mi | $17.80/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 113 mi | $20.98/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 124 mi | $21.90/hr | 159,102 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Virginia · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Newport News, VA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $20.29 per hour, about $42,200 a year. The middle half earn between $17.71 and $22.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newport News a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 183rd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 140th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Newport News?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Newport News. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newport News.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Newport News as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Newport News?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newport News 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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Your Pharm Tech pay reportNewport News, VA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 14 postings$29.93/ hr$21–$36
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 3 postings$25.93/ hr$22–$30
- VCU Health SystemChesterfield, VA · 4 postings$24.76/ hr$21–$29
- BrightSpring Health ServicesCHRISTIANSBURG, VA · 5 postings$23.00/ hr$17–$31
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$26.93High$36
31 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 29 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician - SpecialtyPermanent$23.50–$36.36/ hour
- Pharmacy Technician SpecialtyPermanent$23.90–$31.10/ hour
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