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Pharmacy Tech II D/E Admix
Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
$21.61–$30.25/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Roanoke, VA
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Roanoke area centers on $19.13 per hour, or about $39,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.31 and the upper quarter over $22.85. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke. That ranks 195th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 210th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Roanoke.
- $19.13median pay per hour, Roanoke
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 570pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Roanoke
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Pharmacy Tech II-Medical Center Pharmacy
Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
$21.61–$30.25/ hour
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Mobile Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Roanoke, VA
$22.00–$24.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Pharmacy Tech II-CRMH Lobby Pharmacy
Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
$21.61–$30.25/ hour
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3 more open roles from employers in Roanoke. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Roanoke, VA
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Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History 7 on/7 off
Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
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Pharmacy Technician II - Medication History
Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacy technicians near Roanoke
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Carilion Clinic | 3 | $25.93 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $23 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in Roanoke, VA
The metro median is 6% below the Virginia statewide median of $20.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 570 pharmacy technicians employed in the Roanoke metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.89 | $35,130 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.31 | $36,000 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.13 | $39,790 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.85 | $47,530 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.48 | $55,080 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Roanoke ranks
- 195th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 210th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Roanoke
- Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.13 median hour buys what $20.43 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Roanoke paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$689
- Per year: $34,434
- Per month: $2,870
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Roanoke metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Roanoke
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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 Roanoke
CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Medical Center Roanoke, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 43 mi | $18.99/hr | 80,301 |
| Greensboro, NC | 82 mi | $18.62/hr | 307,381 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 83 mi | $20.88/hr | 255,769 |
| Burlington, NC | 87 mi | $17.62/hr | 61,365 |
| High Point, NC | 89 mi | $18.62/hr | 118,601 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 100 mi | $19.59/hr | 51,164 |
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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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Roanoke, VA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Roanoke metro area have a median pay of $19.13 per hour, about $39,790 a year. The middle half earn between $17.31 and $22.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Roanoke a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Roanoke ranks 210th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 195th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Roanoke?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Roanoke. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roanoke.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Roanoke?
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Your Pharm Tech pay reportRoanoke, VA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 3 postings$25.93/ hr$22–$30
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 14 postings$29.93/ hr$21–$36
- 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
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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