Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $36,440 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $30,630
90th percentile $46,890
Employed locally 410
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,630
    25th
    $33,360
    50th (median)
    $36,440
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $46,890

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $46,480
    Logan, UT-ID $45,880
    Sheboygan, WI $44,660
    Gainesville, FL $43,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,770
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $40,890

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090
    Physicians, All Other $235,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Athens, GA is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.21 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 16.2% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Athens?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,630 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,360.