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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Alabama (2026)
$18.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,779/year ($2,648/month) for a single filer
Pharmacy Technician pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,510 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-2052, “Pharmacy Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Pharmacy Technician salary of $39,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,779 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,504 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,986 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,762 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,779 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Alabama?
- The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Alabama is $39,030 per year ($18.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,730 and $46,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacy Technician in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $39,030, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $31,779 per year ($2,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Pharmacy Technician jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 8,510 Pharmacy Technician jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.