How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in Georgia in 2026?

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Georgia earns about $20.15 per hour, or roughly $41,910 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to about $3,492 a month and $806 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Pay in Georgia varies by city and experience level, with wide differences between entry-level and experienced technicians.

Georgia's typical pay sits 8% below the national figure of $45,750 a year for Pharmacy Techs, placing the state 41st out of 51 states and territories ranked. Lower pay in Georgia often tracks a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying states. About 14,680 Pharmacy Techs work across Georgia, giving a sense of scale for the profession statewide.

Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in Georgia typically start around $16.91 an hour, or about $35,160 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. Pay tends to move up toward the typical $20.15 an hour figure within the first few years on the job. Georgia's pay for less-experienced technicians, close to $17.85 an hour, reflects those still early in their careers.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Georgia often earn upwards of $23.31 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $56,820 a year ($27.32 an hour). That puts the gap between entry-level and top-tier pay at $21,660 a year. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a role in where a given technician falls within that range.

Georgia Pharmacy Tech pay has risen steadily over the past decade, climbing from $27,270 in 2015 to $41,910 in 2025. That is a gain of $14,640, or 54%, according to the same government wage data. The increase has been fairly consistent year over year, with a notable jump between 2020 and 2021.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten-year span. Georgia's climb has outpaced the national trend by a few points over that decade. For someone starting as a Pharmacy Tech in Georgia now, that history shows pay has moved up steadily over time. Future increases are not guaranteed, but the decade-long pattern has been upward.

Pay runs highest in Hinesville, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $46,450 a year ($22.33 an hour), about 11% above the statewide figure. These figures cover each city's full metro area. Atlanta, Sandy Springs, and Roswell follow closely, with typical pay of $45,020 a year. Augusta pays a bit less, at $44,550 a year, but still ranks among the higher-paying parts of the state.

Pay is lowest in Valdosta, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $37,250 a year, a spread of $9,200 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in Georgia. Atlanta holds the largest Pharmacy Tech workforce in the state, with 7,930 employed there. Cities with higher pay often carry a higher cost of living, which tends to offset some of the difference in take-home value.

Among neighboring states, North Carolina pays Pharmacy Techs the most at $44,530 a year, about 6% above Georgia. Florida follows at $43,590 a year, and South Carolina at $42,120 a year, both slightly higher than Georgia's figure. Tennessee is close, at $41,920 a year, while Alabama pays less, at $39,030 a year, about 7% below Georgia. Pharmacy Tech licensure or registration can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, though requirements vary.

Pharmacy Techs in Georgia typically earn $41,910 a year ($20.15 an hour), up 54% over the past decade from $27,270 in 2015. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level figures near $35,160 to over $56,820 for the top 10% of earners. Readers considering this path can check Georgia's pharmacy technician licensing or registry requirements, and look at city-level pages for local pay figures nearby.