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BLS wage data · May 2025

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Tennessee

Pharmacy Technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $41,920 a year, or $20.15 an hour. That ranks Tennessee #40 of 51 states and is $3,830 less than the national median.

Median / year
$41,920
Median / hour
$20.15
Employed
11,870
National rank
#40of 51

Pay range in Tennessee

10th percentile$35,550
25th percentile$37,060
Median percentile$41,920
75th percentile$48,270
90th percentile$55,430

Pharmacy Technician pay by Tennessee metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$45,9503,340
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$45,2602,090
Clarksville, TN-KY$42,240370
Chattanooga, TN-GA$40,7201,020
Jackson, TN$39,090310
Johnson City, TN$38,480460
Knoxville, TN$38,2701,500
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$37,760510
Cleveland, TN$36,680200
Morristown, TN$36,660240

FAQ

How much does a pharmacy technician make in Tennessee?

The median annual wage is $41,920 ($20.15 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $3,830 below the U.S. median of $45,750.

What do entry-level pharmacy technicians make in Tennessee?

The lowest-paid 10% of Tennessee pharmacy technicians earned $35,550 or less ($17.09/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do pharmacy technicians earn the most in Tennessee?

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN has the highest metro median at $45,950.

How many pharmacy technicians work in Tennessee?

About 11,870 pharmacy technicians were employed in Tennessee in May 2025.