AL · Mobile · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Mobile, AL

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Mobile area centers on $18.27 per hour, or about $38,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.41 and the upper quarter over $21.89. That ranks 282nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 180th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Mobile. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Mobile.

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Mobile, AL

The metro median is 1% above the Alabama statewide median of $18.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 580 pharmacy technicians employed in the Mobile metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.04$29,20033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.41$36,21017% below U.S. median
Median$18.27$38,01013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.89$45,5305% above U.S. median
Top 10%$23.69$49,28013% above U.S. median

How Mobile ranks

  • 282nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 180th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 8 Alabama metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Mobile

  • Overall prices in Mobile run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 60.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.27 median hour buys what $20.74 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Mobile paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$658
  • Per year: $32,886
  • Per month: $2,740

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Mobile metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Mobile

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,316
13-week assignment$17,108

Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Alabama

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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Pharmacy Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Redstone Arsenal, AL

$47k–$61k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 888330900
New this week
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Hospitals in Mobile

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Mobile, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Usa Health Hca Providence Hospital, Llc
Mobile, AL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Usa Health University Hospital
Mobile, AL
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Usa Health Children's & Women's Hospital
Mobile, AL
Children'sGovernment and federalNot ratedYes
Baypointe Behavioral Health
Mobile, AL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Pensacola, FL57 mi$18.42/hr53,898
Gulfport, MS60 mi$18.93/hr74,621
New Orleans, LA117 mi$18.80/hr362,701
Kenner, LA136 mi$18.80/hr64,650
Montgomery, AL159 mi$18.25/hr195,818
Dothan, AL165 mi$17.35/hr71,650

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Alabama · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Alabama

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Alabama state guide

Other healthcare roles in Mobile

Mobile city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Mobile, AL?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Mobile metro area have a median pay of $18.27 per hour, about $38,010 a year. The middle half earn between $17.41 and $21.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Mobile a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

Mobile ranks 180th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 282nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Mobile?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Mobile, led by Springhill Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Mobile as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Mobile?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mobile is $114 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,316 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Mobile?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
  • CommonSpirit HealthSanta Maria, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 10 postings$33.39/ hr$25–$40

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  1. Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent
    $47k–$61k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Redstone Arsenal, AL · posted 6 days ago

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