Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,040 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Chattanooga earn between $37,050 and $47,230.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $41KMedian
- $47K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,930 | $3,578 | $20.64 |
| Median | $40,720 | $3,393 | $19.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,050 | $3,088 | $17.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,230 | $3,936 | $22.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Chattanooga earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($43,590) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $42,930 | $40,720 | $34,980 | $51,040 | 1,020 |
| Tennessee | $43,590 | $41,920 | $35,550 | $55,430 | 11,870 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $42,930, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $36,674 a year, or $3,056 a month and $1,411 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,674 | $3,056 |
| Working in GA | $35,281 | $2,940 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $42,930 buys what about $46,936 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 4th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($46,770).
- Nashville$46,770
- Memphis$45,070
- Clarksville$43,050
- Chattanooga$42,930
- Johnson City$41,650
- Knoxville$41,450
- Jackson$41,060
- Kingsport$40,710
- Morristown$39,510
- Cleveland$39,370
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Chattanooga?
$20.64 an hour on average, and $19.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $36,674 a year ($3,056 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,930. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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