verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$39,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.77/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
4,040
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,898 #34 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Mississippi, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $39,040 per year ($18.77 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $33,340, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $49,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $39,040 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $39,040 is worth about $44,898 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #34 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,340
$16.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,040
$18.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,250
$23.68/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $39,040 $44,898
Louisiana $44,410 $50,347 −$5,370
Tennessee $41,920 $45,630 −$2,880
Alabama $39,030 $43,941 +$10
Arkansas $38,680 $44,492 +$360

Pharmacy Technician in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Mississippi?

Pharmacy technicians in Mississippi earn a median of $39,040 per year ($18.77 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $39,040, Mississippi pays 15% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 4,040 work in the state.

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