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

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

$36,640
Typical pay a year
$17.61
Typical pay an hour
-13%
vs Tennessee · -20% vs US
520
Pharmacy Techs employed in the area
Where Pharmacy Tech pay falls in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$30,320
Starting out
$35,780
First years
$36,640
Typical
$40,540
Experienced
$45,370
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

A typical Pharmacy Tech in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee earns $17.61 per hour, or $36,640 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $3,053 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $30,320, and the top 10% of earners make over $45,370.

That pay is 13% below the Tennessee figure of $41,920 and 20% below the national figure of $45,750. About 520 Pharmacy Techs work in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area.

Pharmacy Tech pay in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $17.61 an hour, or $36,640 a year.
  • That is 13% below the Tennessee figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $30,320; the top 10% make over $45,370.

BLS OES May 2024

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

Pay in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $14.58 an hour to more than $21.81 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 West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Pharmacy Tech pay by career stage in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
Career stageWest Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTennesseeUnited States
Starting out$30,320$14.58 an hour$35,550$17.09 an hour$36,020$17.32 an hour
First years$35,780$17.20 an hour$37,060$17.82 an hour$37,850$18.20 an hour
Typical Pharmacy Tech$36,640$17.61 an hour$41,920$20.15 an hour$45,750$22.00 an hour
Experienced$40,540$19.49 an hour$48,270$23.21 an hour$49,990$24.04 an hour
Top 10%$45,370$21.81 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 West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area compares with other Tennessee cities

Franklin pays Pharmacy Techs the most in Tennessee at $45,950 a year, $9,310 more than West 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 West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaPharmacy Techs employed
1Franklin
metro incl. Murfreesboro · Davidson · Nashville
$45,950$22.09+25%3,340
2Memphis$45,260$21.76+24%2,090
3Clarksville$42,240$20.31+15%370
4Chattanooga$40,720$19.58+11%1,020
5Jackson$39,090$18.79+7%310
6Johnson City$38,480$18.50+5%460
7Knoxville$38,270$18.40+4%1,500
8Kingsport
metro incl. Bristol
$37,760$18.16+3%510
9Cleveland$36,680$17.630%200
10Morristown$36,660$17.630%240

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

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

-20%
vs national pay · -13% vs Tennessee
520
Pharmacy Techs employed in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Pharmacy Techs in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $36,640 a year, 20% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Tech make in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN?
A typical Pharmacy Tech in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area earns $36,640 a year, or $17.61 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $30,320 and the top 10% earn over $45,370.
How much does a Pharmacy Tech make an hour in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Pharmacy Techs in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is $17.61. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $14.58, and the top 10% earn over $21.81 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Pharmacy Tech in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Pharmacy Tech positions in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $14.58 an hour, or $30,320 a year.
Is Pharmacy Tech pay in West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Tennessee?
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area pay is 13% below the Tennessee figure of $41,920 a year. Franklin pays the most in Tennessee at $45,950.

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