Pharmacy Technician salary in Alabama
What pharmacy technicians earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,030$18.77 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$36,730 – $46,260Top 10%: $49,760+
Jobs8,5101.33× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $38,700 | $18.61 | 2,540 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,910 | $21.11 | 860 |
| Montgomery, AL | $39,370 | $18.93 | 690 |
| Mobile, AL | $39,280 | $18.88 | 630 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $38,600 | $18.56 | 610 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $39,450 | $18.97 | 430 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $40,370 | $19.41 | 410 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $39,490 | $18.98 | 330 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $41,820 | $20.11 | 330 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $37,180 | $17.88 | 310 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $37,780 | $18.16 | 280 |
| Dothan, AL | $38,830 | $18.67 | 260 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $39,380 | $18.93 | 260 |
| Decatur, AL | $43,420 | $20.88 | 230 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $37,710 | $18.13 | 230 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $37,040 | $17.81 | 190 |
| Gadsden, AL | $36,800 | $17.69 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $40,040 New Jersey · $39,610 Kentucky · $39,200 Mississippi · $39,040 Arkansas · $38,680 West Virginia · $38,210
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700 Psychiatric Technicians · $36,680
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Alabama?
Pharmacy Technicians in Alabama earned a median of $39,030 a year ($18.77 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $36,730 to $46,260.
Where in Alabama do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Huntsville, AL at $43,910.
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.