Pharmacy Aide salary in Tennessee
What pharmacy aides earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$30,170$14.50 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$28,600 – $35,360Top 10%: $39,360+
Jobs1,1501.38× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $34,310 | $16.50 | 360 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $29,720 | $14.29 | 240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,700 | $14.28 | 170 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $30,020 | $14.43 | 90 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29,080 | $13.98 | 70 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $28,530 | $13.72 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Louisiana · $33,450 Iowa · $33,270 Kansas · $32,070 Nebraska · $31,610 Oklahoma · $30,360 Mississippi · $28,380
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Tennessee?
Pharmacy Aides in Tennessee earned a median of $30,170 a year ($14.50 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $28,600 to $35,360.
Where in Tennessee do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $34,310.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.