Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,230 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Memphis earn between $37,730 and $49,200.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,070 | $3,756 | $21.67 |
| Median | $45,260 | $3,772 | $21.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,730 | $3,144 | $18.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,200 | $4,100 | $23.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Memphis earn 3% more than the Tennessee average ($43,590) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $45,070 | $45,260 | $36,710 | $57,230 | 2,090 |
| Tennessee | $43,590 | $41,920 | $35,550 | $55,430 | 11,870 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $45,070, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $38,394 a year, or $3,199 a month and $1,477 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $38,394 | $3,199 |
| Working in MS | $37,323 | $3,110 |
| Working in AR | $37,214 | $3,101 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $45,070 buys what about $48,894 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($46,770).
- Nashville$46,770
- Memphis$45,070
- Clarksville$43,050
- Chattanooga$42,930
- Johnson City$41,650
- Knoxville$41,450
- Jackson$41,060
- Kingsport$40,710
- Morristown$39,510
- Cleveland$39,370
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 Memphis: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Memphis?
$21.67 an hour on average, and $21.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $38,394 a year ($3,199 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,070. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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