PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Sentara Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Norfolk, VA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Norfolk area centers on $20.29 per hour, or about $42,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.71 and the upper quarter over $22.85. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk. That ranks 140th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 183rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Norfolk.
- $20.29median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 2,060pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Norfolk
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
NIGHT SHIFT- Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Pharmacy tech trainee
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$21.15–$32.72/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Pharmacy Tech I
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Rotating
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II (Flexi)
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Norfolk. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Norfolk, VA
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Get my free pay reportPharmacy Technician pay in Norfolk, VA
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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk
| 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 Norfolk
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc Norfolk, VA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 8 mi | $20.29/hr | 96,482 |
| Hampton, VA | 9 mi | $20.29/hr | 137,596 |
| Richmond, VA | 80 mi | $19.91/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 109 mi | $17.80/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 111 mi | $20.98/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 139 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.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Norfolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Norfolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
The federal per diem benchmark in Norfolk 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.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Norfolk?
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Your Pharm Tech pay reportNorfolk, 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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