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Pharmacy Technicians Salary Guide for Alabama

pharmacy technicians working in Alabama earn an average of $34,720.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
7,980
Annual Mean Salary
$34,720.00
Hourly Rate
$16.69
Estimated Monthly*
$2,670.40
*Based on 40-hour work week

Alabama vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Alabama's pharmacy technicians salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Alabama offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

While Alabama shows an upward salary trend for pharmacy technicians, it remains below the national average. However, the positive trajectory indicates potential for growth in the future.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for pharmacy technicians can vary significantly within Alabama. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Huntsville

Annual Mean Salary
$37,220.00
Hourly Rate
$17.89
Employment
860 professionals
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Mobile

Annual Mean Salary
$36,290.00
Hourly Rate
$17.45
Employment
580 professionals
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Montgomery

Annual Mean Salary
$35,770.00
Hourly Rate
$17.20
Employment
650 professionals
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Daphne-Fairhope-Foley

Annual Mean Salary
$35,620.00
Hourly Rate
$17.13
Employment
300 professionals
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Decatur

Annual Mean Salary
$35,390.00
Hourly Rate
$17.02
Employment
220 professionals
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Tuscaloosa

Annual Mean Salary
$35,270.00
Hourly Rate
$16.96
Employment
390 professionals
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Auburn-Opelika

Annual Mean Salary
$34,720.00
Hourly Rate
$16.69
Employment
250 professionals
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Birmingham-Hoover

Annual Mean Salary
$34,380.00
Hourly Rate
$16.53
Employment
2,310 professionals
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Gadsden

Annual Mean Salary
$33,790.00
Hourly Rate
$16.25
Employment
190 professionals
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Florence-Muscle Shoals

Annual Mean Salary
$33,720.00
Hourly Rate
$16.21
Employment
250 professionals
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Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$33,700.00
Hourly Rate
$16.20
Employment
300 professionals
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Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville

Annual Mean Salary
$33,660.00
Hourly Rate
$16.18
Employment
180 professionals
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Dothan

Annual Mean Salary
$33,330.00
Hourly Rate
$16.02
Employment
260 professionals
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Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$33,280.00
Hourly Rate
$16.00
Employment
280 professionals
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Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$32,990.00
Hourly Rate
$15.86
Employment
260 professionals
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Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$31,900.00
Hourly Rate
$15.34
Employment
550 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.