Pharmacy Technicians pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $18.61 an hour ($38,700 a year). About 2,540 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). It is about the same as the Alabama median ($39,030).
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| 25% of workers | $18.01 | $37,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.61 | $38,700 |
| 75% of workers | $22.23 | $46,240 |
| 90% of workers | $23.77 | $49,450 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $43,910 | 860 |
| Decatur | $43,420 | 230 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $41,820 | 330 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $39,490 | 330 |
| Tuscaloosa | $39,450 | 430 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $39,380 | 260 |
| Montgomery | $39,370 | 690 |
| Mobile | $39,280 | 630 |
| Dothan | $38,830 | 260 |
| Birmingham (this page) | $38,700 | 2,540 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $37,040 | 190 |
| Gadsden | $36,800 | 160 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $35,470 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,770 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,040 |
| Pharmacists | $138,800 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $51,430 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $36,820 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $62,770 |
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