PermanentPosted today
Pharmacy Technician - Specialty
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Suffolk, VA
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Suffolk area is $20.29 per hour ($42,200 a year), with the typical range running from $17.71 to $22.85. 14 open roles with published pay are listed for Suffolk and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk. The free report below lists employers near Suffolk and what they pay.
- $20.29median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 2,060pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 14open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Roles in other cities of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area.
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Sentara Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy, Part-Time
Sentara Healthcare · Williamsburg, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy - PRN
Sentara Healthcare · Williamsburg, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
NIGHT SHIFT- Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Virginia Beach, VA
$19.00–$20.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Specialty Pharmacy Technician
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Pharmacy tech trainee
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$21.15–$32.72/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Pharmacy Tech - Clinical (Med History Technician)
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Pharmacy Tech I
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Rotating
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$23.50–$36.36/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Suffolk, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacy technicians near Suffolk
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 12 | $29.93 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $19.50 |
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $26.93 |
Pharmacy Technician pay in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk
- 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk
| 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 Suffolk
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center Suffolk, VA | Acute care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake, VA | 18 mi | $20.29/hr | 254,997 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 19 mi | $20.29/hr | 96,482 |
| Richmond, VA | 74 mi | $19.91/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 82 mi | $17.80/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 87 mi | $20.98/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 116 mi | $19.74/hr | 56,764 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Suffolk
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Suffolk, 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
We list 14 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Suffolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
The federal per diem benchmark in Suffolk 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 reportSuffolk, 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
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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