MS · Gulfport · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Gulfport, MS

Pharmacy Technicians in the Gulfport area earn a median of $18.93 per hour, about $39,380 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.92 and $22.27. That ranks 207th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 155th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gulfport.

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Gulfport, MS

The metro median is 3% above the Mississippi statewide median of $18.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 480 pharmacy technicians employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.59$34,51021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.92$37,27014% below U.S. median
Median$18.93$39,3809% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.27$46,3207% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.33$50,61016% above U.S. median

How Gulfport ranks

  • 207th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 155th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Mississippi 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 Gulfport

  • Overall prices in Gulfport-Biloxi run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 67.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.93 median hour buys what $21.03 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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 Gulfport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$681
  • Per year: $34,074
  • Per month: $2,840

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

Travel assignment per diem in Gulfport

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Mississippi

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Hospitals in Gulfport

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Singing River Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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
New Orleans, LA58 mi$18.80/hr362,701
Mobile, AL60 mi$18.27/hr201,367
Kenner, LA76 mi$18.80/hr64,650
Pensacola, FL112 mi$18.42/hr53,898
Jackson, MS147 mi$18.58/hr141,449
Montgomery, AL212 mi$18.25/hr195,818

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Mississippi · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Mississippi

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

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

Mississippi state guide

Other healthcare roles in Gulfport

Gulfport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Gulfport, MS?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $18.93 per hour, about $39,380 a year. The middle half earn between $17.92 and $22.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 155th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 207th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Gulfport?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, led by Memorial Hospital At Gulfport. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Gulfport as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Gulfport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gulfport is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Gulfport?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • North Mississippi Health ServicesMississippi · 2 postings$24.07/ hr$18–$30
  • 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

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Low$19Median$26.35High$36

310 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in the US, 262 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Pharmacy Technician - Level IIIPermanent
    $20.20–$30.30/ hour
    North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi · posted 8 days ago
  2. Pharmacy Technician - Level IPermanent
    $18.32–$27.48/ hour
    North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi · posted 8 days ago

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