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How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN in 2026?

Typical pay for Pharmacy Techs in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Tennessee.

$37,790
Typical pay a year
$18.17
Typical pay an hour
-10%
vs Tennessee · -17% vs US
440
Pharmacy Techs employed in the area
Where Pharmacy Tech pay falls in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$30,530
Starting out
$35,920
First years
$37,790
Typical
$44,290
Experienced
$47,060
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

A typical Pharmacy Tech in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee earns $18.17 per hour, or $37,790 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,149 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $30,530, and the top 10% of earners make over $47,060.

That pay is 10% below the Tennessee figure of $41,920 and 17% below the national figure of $45,750. About 440 Pharmacy Techs work in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area.

Pharmacy Tech pay in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $18.17 an hour, or $37,790 a year.
  • That is 10% below the Tennessee figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $30,530; the top 10% make over $47,060.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $14.68 an hour to more than $22.63 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Tennessee and national figures.

Pharmacy Tech pay by career stage in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Pharmacy Tech pay by career stage in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
Career stageSouth Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTennesseeUnited States
Starting out$30,530$14.68 an hour$35,550$17.09 an hour$36,020$17.32 an hour
First years$35,920$17.27 an hour$37,060$17.82 an hour$37,850$18.20 an hour
Typical Pharmacy Tech$37,790$18.17 an hour$41,920$20.15 an hour$45,750$22.00 an hour
Experienced$44,290$21.29 an hour$48,270$23.21 an hour$49,990$24.04 an hour
Top 10%$47,060$22.63 an hour$55,430$26.65 an hour$61,040$29.35 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area compares with other Tennessee cities

Franklin pays Pharmacy Techs the most in Tennessee at $45,950 a year, $8,160 more than South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Morristown at $36,660.

Typical Pharmacy Tech pay by metro area in Tennessee
#CityTypical payHourlyVs South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaPharmacy Techs employed
1Franklin
metro incl. Murfreesboro · Davidson · Nashville
$45,950$22.09+22%3,340
2Memphis$45,260$21.76+20%2,090
3Clarksville$42,240$20.31+12%370
4Chattanooga$40,720$19.58+8%1,020
5Jackson$39,090$18.79+3%310
6Johnson City$38,480$18.50+2%460
7Knoxville$38,270$18.40+1%1,500
8Kingsport
metro incl. Bristol
$37,760$18.160%510
9Cleveland$36,680$17.63-3%200
10Morristown$36,660$17.63-3%240

Every metro area in Tennessee with Pharmacy Tech wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Tennessee typical pay $41,920

Is South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Pharmacy Tech?

-17%
vs national pay · -10% vs Tennessee
440
Pharmacy Techs employed in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Pharmacy Techs in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $37,790 a year, 17% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN?
A typical Pharmacy Tech in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area earns $37,790 a year, or $18.17 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $30,530 and the top 10% earn over $47,060.
How much does a Pharmacy Tech make an hour in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Pharmacy Techs in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is $18.17. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $14.68, and the top 10% earn over $22.63 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Pharmacy Tech in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Pharmacy Tech positions in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $14.68 an hour, or $30,530 a year.
Is Pharmacy Tech pay in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Tennessee?
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area pay is 10% below the Tennessee figure of $41,920 a year. Franklin pays the most in Tennessee at $45,950.

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