Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Dalton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,650 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Dalton earn between $34,980 and $44,970.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $39KMedian
- $45K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,620 | $3,302 | $19.05 |
| Median | $38,760 | $3,230 | $18.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,980 | $2,915 | $16.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,970 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Dalton vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Dalton earn 10% less than the Georgia average ($43,960) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $39,620 | $38,760 | $30,610 | $50,650 | 190 |
| 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 Dalton
On the average salary of $39,620, a single filer in Dalton takes home about $32,786 a year, or $2,732 a month and $1,261 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Dalton a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dalton area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.8), so the average $39,620 buys what about $44,099 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Dalton ($42,210). A typical home costs $250,372, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Dalton ranks 14th 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
- Dalton$39,620
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 Dalton: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Dalton?
$19.05 an hour on average, and $18.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Dalton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Dalton?
About $32,786 a year ($2,732 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,620.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Dalton than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Dalton, GA (19140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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