--- title: "Pharmacy Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/san-diego-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/san-diego-ca" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/san-diego-ca/data.json"] --- Pharmacy Technician market brief · San Diego, CA # Pharmacy Technician Jobs in San Diego, CA 132 pharmacy technician openings are live in the San Diego, CA area from 21 employers, led by CVS Health, Scripps Health, and Sharp HealthCare. The middle half of posted salaries runs $43,680–$61,713 a year (median $52,000), from the 74% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Browse all Pharmacy Technician markets](/jobs/pharmacy-technician) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 132 : Live pharmacy technician openings currently tracked in the San Diego market. **Companies hiring** : 21 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $52,000 : 74% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/pharmacy-technician/locations/san-diego-ca/entry-level)66 jobs Level coverage is 50%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 132 Hiring employers 21 Salary coverage 74% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 91 12 companies · $47,840 median Established employers 30 6 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $43,680 P50 $52,000 P75 $61,713 P90 $65,919 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live pharmacy technician listings in San Diego - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare pharmacy technician opportunities in San Diego, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 132 live roles tracked in this market. - 21 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/pharmacy-technician) ## A practical market plan for Pharmacy Technician in San Diego Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 132 pharmacy technician openings across 21 employers establish the current San Diego opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers CVS Health is one of the most active visible employers, with 56 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the San Diego market view into active employers and representative pharmacy technician openings Employer activity · 21 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams56Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![Scripps Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscripps.org%2Fassets%2Ftouch_icons%2Ficon152-2ad2346ee47163f79b5045b445fc5d38a37ff04293daec6d81d21ba0d75ebde9.png&sig=yHM3oyEC8xp9dCNofY72IEJBR8543bH7tUkITJuCh3U) Scripps HealthEstablished employers15Open roles](/company/scripps-health)![Sharp HealthCare logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsharphealthcare.com%26sz%3D128) Sharp HealthCareStartups & growing teams12Open roles [![Walgreens logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=k_Jm9nta9rpv9rnYAkASKgUH_A9EZxRsPfqCWmx5WsE) WalgreensStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/walgreens)[![Albertsons Companies Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs29.q4cdn.com%2F239956855%2Ffiles%2Ffavicon.ico) Albertsons Companies Inc.Top of market8Open roles](/company/albertsons-companies-inc)[![Sharp logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharp.com%2Fassets%2Ficon-512.png&sig=ZPM9Mqf-VSF3EmZ_yoy9j5WC5R-PisW2SwDfNEqUEWo) SharpEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/sharp)[![Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frchsd.org%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=jyyp-2QZ0IsWs6lLKBm6BYxBEJoNSnP0zGKHH4y845o) Rady Children's Hospital-San DiegoEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/rady-children-s-hospital-san-diego)[![Oracle logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oracle.com%2Fa%2Focom%2Fimg%2Fsocial-og-oracle-logo-default-1200x628.png) OracleEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/oracle) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 132 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleCVS HealthSan Diego, California$40,352Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-280b3e5b-5a7d-5ab9-ba71-056ee2931ab3)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleCVS HealthEncinitas, California$39,312Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-0db638fa-9b46-5c57-bfd9-f5af403bb49c)[Pharmacy TechnicianEntry-levelCVS HealthChula Vista, California$39,312Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-becdeffd-edf2-5718-888c-b6cb72ecdcdf)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleCVS HealthChula Vista, California$39,312Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-95abc376-7eea-5c30-87bc-2231ef2866c4)[Pharmacy TechnicianEntry-levelCVS HealthSan Diego, California$40,352Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-2201088a-aa3a-5e7f-8443-01fc0dd9e2a0)[PHARMACY/TECHNICIANLive roleThe Kroger Co.San Diego, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-the-kroger-co-1cdcdb3b-abc2-5d3e-ad04-e858c14a6ac6)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleAlbertsons Companies Inc.La Mesa, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-albertsons-companies-inc-bf0946cd-ecae-563a-92ab-120f34013f07)[Pharmacy TechnicianLive roleAlbertsons Companies Inc.San Diego, CaliforniaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-albertsons-companies-inc-851ec50a-0c2f-54d9-b28b-13877f1fa080) #### More pharmacy technician openings in San Diego - [Pharmacy Technician · headlandsresearch](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-headlandsresearch-72bc978c-3e92-55e7-8350-e40c9420aca5) - [Pharmacy Technician · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-albertsons-companies-inc-6d3db021-8cc0-52b6-bb52-fe2ecda4c7c8) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-ad178e86-2836-58e4-8429-90bbb119d4f1) - [Pharmacy Technician-Retail - Sharp Metro Retail Pharmacy - Variable Shift - Per Diem · Sharp](/job/pharmacy-technician-retail-sharp-metro-retail-pharmacy-variable-shift-3f90f243-7841-5b18-b86e-5e8da20afa60) - [Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee · Kaiser Permanente](/job/outpatient-pharmacy-technician-trainee-at-kaiser-permanente-2446a39b-80d9-5f95-a8ba-7410580bcf87) - [Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee · Kaiser Permanente](/job/outpatient-pharmacy-technician-trainee-at-kaiser-permanente-64fec930-56d2-547c-a898-97b05d53b76b) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-69992167-9d28-5e14-a699-874176995c4b) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-92ede371-232e-5203-8465-72818a6ea872) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-175d5abb-4b88-50d4-ae01-2a0c100abfc3) - [Pharmacy Technician · Albertsons Companies Inc.](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-albertsons-companies-inc-b873fb9f-62c8-51cb-927e-2720499fe32b) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-2fa73d73-9e65-5d83-b3e7-562c36829b08) - [Pharmacy Technician · CVS Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-at-cvs-health-8cf100dd-7853-5a13-9a2e-a48d5059b63e) - [Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship · Walgreens](/job/pharmacy-technician-pharm-tech-apprenticeship-at-walgreens-4804d2d7-1a2e-5990-826d-e648c74d8e29) - [Pharmacy Technician (Tech Check Tech) · Military Treatment Facilities under DHA](/job/pharmacy-technician-tech-check-tech-at-military-treatment-facilities-73d55a9e-3b28-54b5-9887-4e24cb969da7) - [Pharmacy Tech I - Encinitas · Scripps Health](/job/pharmacy-tech-i-encinitas-at-scripps-health-423a20ba-6df2-5285-a1ee-48af0b5d07b4) - [Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Medication History - Varied - Mercy San Diego · Scripps Health](/job/pharmacy-technician-specialist-medication-history-varied-mercy-san-7042b311-16e0-5f8f-95fe-708b165a8fee) [Explore all 132 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Pharmacy+Technician+jobs+in+San+Diego%2C+CA) ## Pharmacy Technician jobs in San Diego: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many pharmacy technician jobs are open in San Diego? Metaintro tracks 132 live pharmacy technician openings from 21 employers in the San Diego, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do pharmacy technician jobs in San Diego pay? The median posted salary is $52,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $43,680 to $61,713. Based on the 74% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for pharmacy technician jobs in San Diego? CVS Health, Scripps Health, Sharp HealthCare, and Walgreens have the most open pharmacy technician roles here right now, out of 21 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Pharmacy Technician demand around San Diego. 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