Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,460 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Albany earn between $36,210 and $45,740.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $41KMedian
- $46K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,860 | $3,488 | $20.12 |
| Median | $41,390 | $3,449 | $19.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,210 | $3,018 | $17.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,740 | $3,812 | $21.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Albany vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Albany earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($43,960) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $41,860 | $41,390 | $31,930 | $50,460 | 230 |
| Georgia | $43,960 | $41,910 | $35,160 | $56,820 | 14,680 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $41,860, a single filer in Albany takes home about $34,474 a year, or $2,873 a month and $1,326 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albany a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $41,860 buys what about $47,748 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($43,620). A typical home costs $168,362, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Albany ranks 8th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($45,420).
- Atlanta$45,420
- Augusta$45,170
- Hinesville$44,350
- Gainesville$43,820
- Columbus$42,790
- Savannah$42,190
- Warner Robins$41,950
- Albany$41,860
- Macon$41,560
- Brunswick$41,400
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Albany: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Albany?
$20.13 an hour on average, and $19.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Albany?
About $34,474 a year ($2,873 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,860.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Albany, GA (10500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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