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Pharmacy Technician
LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Kennewick, WA
Pharmacy Technicians in the Kennewick area earn a median of $24.52 per hour, about $51,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.96 and $28.53. That ranks 18th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 22nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kennewick. The free report below lists employers near Kennewick and what they pay.
- $24.52median pay per hour, Kennewick
- $23–$29typical range per hour
- 300pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 9% below the Washington statewide median of $26.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 300 pharmacy technicians employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.92 | $39,350 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.96 | $47,760 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Median | $24.52 | $51,010 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.53 | $59,340 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.11 | $73,030 | 68% above U.S. median |
How Kennewick ranks
- 18th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 22nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Washington 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 Kennewick
- Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.52 median hour buys what $24.50 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Kennewick paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$883
- Per year: $44,136
- Per month: $3,678
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kennewick-Richland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kennewick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
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 Kennewick
CMS lists 1 hospital in Kennewick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trios Health Kennewick, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco, WA | 5 mi | $24.52/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 8 mi | $24.52/hr | 64,372 |
| Yakima, WA | 71 mi | $23.68/hr | 97,390 |
| Spokane, WA | 131 mi | $24.81/hr | 230,609 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 137 mi | $24.81/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 153 mi | $23.41/hr | 57,355 |
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License and tax basics in Washington
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Kennewick, WA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $24.52 per hour, about $51,010 a year. The middle half earn between $22.96 and $28.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kennewick a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Kennewick-Richland ranks 22nd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Kennewick?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Kennewick. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kennewick.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Kennewick as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Kennewick?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kennewick is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Kennewick?
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Your Pharm Tech pay reportKennewick, WA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
- MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSPOKANE, WA · 3 postings$22.25/ hr$20–$30
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$36.66High$46
33 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician IIPermanent$33.20–$48.61/ hour
- Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent$23.14–$35.08/ hour
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