Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,380 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Columbus earn between $35,050 and $47,820.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $40KMedian
- $48K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,790 | $3,566 | $20.57 |
| Median | $40,370 | $3,364 | $19.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,050 | $2,921 | $16.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,820 | $3,985 | $22.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Columbus earn about the same as the Georgia average ($43,960) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $42,790 | $40,370 | $30,700 | $59,380 | 410 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $42,790, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $35,175 a year, or $2,931 a month and $1,353 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $35,175 | $2,931 |
| Working in AL | $34,810 | $2,901 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $42,790 buys what about $47,919 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 5th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Columbus?
$20.57 an hour on average, and $19.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $35,175 a year ($2,931 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,790.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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