Pharmacy Technician salary in Mississippi
Pharmacy Technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $18.37 per hour, about $38,210 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.04 and $21.52 per hour. The highest median among Mississippi metro areas is in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, at $18.93 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.37median pay per hour
- $38,210median pay per year
- 3,760pharmacy technicians employed in Mississippi
- #40of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Mississippi: percentiles
| Level | Mississippi per hour | Mississippi per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.99 | $31,180 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.04 | $35,440 | $17.75 |
| Median | $18.37 | $38,210 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $21.52 | $44,760 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $22.70 | $47,220 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Mississippi median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $18.93 | $39,380 | 480 | 3% above | $21.03 |
| Jackson, MS | $18.58 | $38,640 | 870 | 1% above | $20.87 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $17.79 | $37,000 | 200 | 3% below | $20.30 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Pharmacy Technician pay in states next to Mississippi
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Mississippi?
The median is $18.37 per hour, about $38,210 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $14.99 and the top 10% earn over $22.70 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Mississippi city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Mississippi metro areas, Gulfport-Biloxi, MS has the highest median at $18.93 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Mississippi rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Mississippi ranks 40th of 50 states by median pharmacy technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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