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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$39,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.77/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
8,510
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,941 #38 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Alabama, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Alabama earn a median of $39,030 per year ($18.77 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $31,620, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $49,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $39,030 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $39,030 is worth about $43,941 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #38 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,620
$15.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,030
$18.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,760
$23.92/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $39,030 $43,941
Florida $43,590 $42,151 −$4,560
Tennessee $41,920 $45,630 −$2,890
Georgia $41,910 $43,523 −$2,880
Mississippi $39,040 $44,898 −$10

Pharmacy Technician in Alabama: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Alabama?

Pharmacy technicians in Alabama earn a median of $39,030 per year ($18.77 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Alabama pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $39,030, Alabama pays 15% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 8,510 work in the state.

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