Pharmacy Technicians pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $22.09 an hour ($45,950 a year). About 3,340 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,750). It is 10% higher than the Tennessee median ($41,920).
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.68 | $36,780 |
| 25% of workers | $18.55 | $38,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| 75% of workers | $24.12 | $50,160 |
| 90% of workers | $29.40 | $61,150 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $45,950 | 3,340 |
| Memphis | $45,260 | 2,090 |
| Clarksville | $42,240 | 370 |
| Chattanooga | $40,720 | 1,020 |
| Jackson | $39,090 | 310 |
| Johnson City | $38,480 | 460 |
| Knoxville | $38,270 | 1,500 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $37,760 | 510 |
| Cleveland | $36,680 | 200 |
| Morristown | $36,660 | 240 |
Tennessee 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $39,510 |
| Medical Assistants | $44,620 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,940 |
| Pharmacists | $137,590 |
| Surgical Technologists | $63,120 |
| Phlebotomists | $44,240 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $65,060 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,300 |
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