WA · Spokane Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

The median pharmacy technician pay in the Spokane Valley area is $24.81 per hour ($51,600 a year), with the typical range running from $22.43 to $28.15. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane Valley and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Spokane Valley. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Spokane Valley.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services · Spokane, WA

$21.50–$23.00/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 197025
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health · Spokane Valley, WA

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  • Part time
  • Req R1070470
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Who is hiring pharmacy technicians near Spokane Valley

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare4$33.37
BrightSpring Health Services2$22.25

Pharmacy Technician pay in Spokane Valley, WA

The metro median is 8% below the Washington statewide median of $26.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 830 pharmacy technicians employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$19.35$40,2507% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$22.43$46,6507% above U.S. median
Median$24.81$51,60019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.15$58,55035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$34.13$70,99063% above U.S. median

How Spokane Valley ranks

  • 16th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 17th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Spokane Valley

  • Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.81 median hour buys what $24.72 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Spokane Valley paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$893
  • Per year: $44,658
  • Per month: $3,722
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Spokane Valley

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,484
13-week assignment$19,292

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 Spokane Valley

CMS lists 1 hospital in Spokane Valley, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Multicare Valley Hospital
Spokane Valley, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Spokane, WA9 mi$24.81/hr230,609
Coeur d'Alene, ID21 mi$23.41/hr57,355
Pasco, WA131 mi$24.52/hr81,724
Richland, WA136 mi$24.52/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA137 mi$24.52/hr86,728
Missoula, MT160 mi$22.36/hr78,204

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Washington · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

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 Spokane Valley, WA?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $24.81 per hour, about $51,600 a year. The middle half earn between $22.43 and $28.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Spokane Valley a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 17th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Spokane Valley?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane Valley.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley?

The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane Valley is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Spokane Valley?

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Your Pharm Tech pay reportSpokane Valley, 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

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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

  1. Pharmacy Technician IIPermanent
    $33.20–$48.61/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA · posted today
  2. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $23.14–$35.08/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA · posted today

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