Pharmacy Technician salary in Tennessee
Pharmacy Technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $18.33 per hour, about $38,130 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $17.41 and $21.82 per hour. The highest median among Tennessee metro areas is in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, at $20.26 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $18.33median pay per hour
- $38,130median pay per year
- 12,350pharmacy technicians employed in Tennessee
- #42of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Tennessee: percentiles
| Level | Tennessee per hour | Tennessee per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.48 | $32,200 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $17.41 | $36,210 | $17.75 |
| Median | $18.33 | $38,130 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $21.82 | $45,390 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $23.75 | $49,400 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Tennessee median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $20.26 | $42,130 | 3,630 | 11% above | $21.03 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $18.93 | $39,370 | 2,280 | 3% above | $20.54 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $18.37 | $38,200 | 950 | in line with | $20.08 |
| Jackson, TN | $18.15 | $37,750 | 300 | 1% below | $21.22 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $18.15 | $37,740 | 570 | 1% below | $21.00 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $18.02 | $37,480 | 390 | 2% below | $19.81 |
| Cleveland, TN | $18.02 | $37,480 | 190 | 2% below | $20.46 |
| Johnson City, TN | $17.69 | $36,790 | 430 | 3% below | $20.12 |
| Knoxville, TN | $17.56 | $36,520 | 1,590 | 4% below | $18.97 |
| Morristown, TN | $17.33 | $36,050 | 230 | 5% below | $20.07 |
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 Tennessee
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18.12 | $37,690 | 1% below Tennessee |
| Arkansas | $17.97 | $37,380 | 2% below Tennessee |
| Georgia | $18.46 | $38,390 | 1% above Tennessee |
| Kentucky | $18.09 | $37,630 | 1% below Tennessee |
| Mississippi | $18.37 | $38,210 | in line with Tennessee |
| Missouri | $18.27 | $37,990 | in line with Tennessee |
| North Carolina | $19.17 | $39,870 | 5% above Tennessee |
| Virginia | $20.43 | $42,490 | 11% above Tennessee |
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Tennessee?
The median is $18.33 per hour, about $38,130 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $15.48 and the top 10% earn over $23.75 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Tennessee city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Tennessee metro areas, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest median at $20.26 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Tennessee rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Tennessee ranks 42nd 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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