Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $39,380 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $50,600
Employed locally 480
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $39,380
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $50,600

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,370
    Jackson, MS $38,640
    Hattiesburg, MS $37,000
    Williamsport, PA $35,150

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $53,290
    Nurse Practitioners $119,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,650
    Pharmacists $136,380
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $50,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Gulfport, MS is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.35 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Gulfport, MS is 9.4% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.