Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $37,000 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $29,860
90th percentile $45,160
Employed locally 200
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,860
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $37,000
    75th
    $43,150
    90th
    $45,160

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $39,380
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $39,370
    Jackson, MS $38,640
    Williamsport, PA $35,150

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$64,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$31,240
    Nurse Practitioners$113,610
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$51,140
    Surgical Technologists$53,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.75 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 14.9% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,860 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.