How much does a pharmacy technician make in Atlanta?
$45,020a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $21.64 an hour or $3,752 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.64
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 174 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,040Median: $45,020Highest 10%: $60,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 75th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 90th | $60,420 | $29.05 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Hinesville, GA | $46,450 |
| Augusta, GA | $44,550 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $43,150 |
| Gainesville, GA | $43,040 |
| Brunswick, GA | $41,820 |
| Albany, GA | $41,390 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,720 |
| Savannah, GA | $40,620 |
| Columbus, GA | $40,370 |
| Rome, GA | $39,990 |
| Macon, GA | $39,460 |
| Dalton, GA | $38,760 |
| Athens, GA | $38,080 |
| Valdosta, GA | $37,250 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $21.64 ($45,020 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $45,020 against $45,750 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $41,910, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for pharmacy technician pay?
174 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,420 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.