Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $37,650 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $47,400
Employed locally 440
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $37,650
    75th
    $44,570
    90th
    $47,400

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Vallejo, CA $54,530
    Walla Walla, WA $53,890
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $51,680
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,600

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060
    Psychiatric Technicians $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.43 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 13.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.