Pharmacy technician Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Pharmacy technician Salary
$16.59/hour
The average salary for a Pharmacy technician in Tennessee is $16.59 per hour. This is 38% lower than the US average of $22.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pharmacy technician salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$16.59/hour
Tennessee
38% lower than the US average.
$22.88/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Pharmacy technicians?
Nashville, Tennessee pays Pharmacy technicians the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Germantown, Tennessee ($27) and Bartlett, Tennessee ($27). Germantown, Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Pharmacy technicians is $17 per hour — Nashville, Tennessee pays 146% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $41 | $56 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
How does the pay for Pharmacy technicians in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Pharmacy technicians the most, averaging $15 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($15) and Kentucky ($14). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $21. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Pharmacy technicians is $17 per hour — Ohio pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $15 | $21 |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $21 |
| Kentucky | $14 | $19 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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