Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,670 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.63
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $47,260
Employed locally 260
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $30,290
    50th (median)
    $36,670
    75th
    $39,870
    90th
    $47,260

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,040
    Nurse Practitioners $104,850
    Pharmacists $131,200
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Southwest Alabama is $17.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Southwest Alabama is 15.6% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,290.