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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Mississippi

Median: $39,040 / year · $18.77 / hr · 2025

15% below the U.S. average

Mean
$41,330
$19.87 / hr
Median hourly
$18.77 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$33,340 – $49,250
U.S. median
$45,750
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$33,340
  • Median$39,040
  • Mean$41,330
  • 90th percentile$49,250

U.S. median $45,750

Take-home estimate

$31,516

On a $39,040 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$2,701 (6.9%)
  • State income tax$1,837 (4.7%)
  • Social Security$2,420 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$566 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$31,516 (80.7%)
  • Share of $39,040 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$44,899

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Mississippi RPP is 87.0 (13% below the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Mississippi

Dental Assistants $39,160 +$120 vs this job Dental Hygienists $67,280 +$28,240 vs this job Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $76,520 +$37,480 vs this job Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $54,630 +$15,590 vs this job Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,220 +$11,180 vs this job Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $71,710 +$32,670 vs this job Medical Assistants $35,360 −$3,680 vs this job Nurse Anesthetists $198,410 +$159,370 vs this job

ZIP codes in Mississippi

38654Olive Branch city39503Gulfport city39110Madison city38655Oxford city39402Hattiesburg city39759Starkville city39564Ocean Springs city39401Hattiesburg city39047Flowood city39042Brandon city38671Southaven city39532Biloxi city

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Highest-paying states for Pharmacy Technicians

Mississippi ranks #48 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($39,040).

Pharmacy Technicians median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$58,900
#2California$55,110
#3Oregon$54,900
#4Alaska$52,640
#5Colorado$49,970
#6Montana$49,400
#7Minnesota$48,300
#8Wyoming$48,260
#9Utah$48,140
#10Nevada$47,980
#11Vermont$47,940
#12Arizona$47,640
#13North Dakota$47,560
#14District of Columbia$47,410
#15New Hampshire$47,360
#16Connecticut$47,050
#17Hawaii$46,760
#18Illinois$46,650
#19New Mexico$46,630
#20Nebraska$46,610
#21Massachusetts$46,470
#22Delaware$46,430
#23Idaho$46,420
#24South Dakota$46,170
#25Wisconsin$45,970
#26Texas$45,900
#27Maine$45,400
#28Maryland$45,120
#29Iowa$44,860
#30Virginia$44,610
#31Indiana$44,560
#32North Carolina$44,530
#33Louisiana$44,410
#34Rhode Island$44,380
#35Michigan$44,340
#36New York$43,930
#37Florida$43,590
#38Kansas$43,310
#39South Carolina$42,120
#40Tennessee$41,920
#41Georgia$41,910
#42Ohio$40,650
#43Oklahoma$40,500
#44Missouri$40,100
#45Pennsylvania$40,040
#46New Jersey$39,610
#47Kentucky$39,200
#48Mississippi$39,040
#49Alabama$39,030
#50Arkansas$38,680
#51 Lowest West Virginia$38,210

Frequently asked questions

What is the median pharmacy technicians salary in Mississippi?
The OEWS median is $39,040 per year ($18.77 / hr) (2025), 15% below the U.S. average.
How much does a pharmacy technicians make per hour in Mississippi?
The OEWS hourly median is $18.77 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $31,516 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does pharmacy technicians pay compare nationally?
The Mississippi median is 15% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $45,750.
Which states pay pharmacy technicianss the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $58,900. Mississippi ranks #48 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Mississippi living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 87.0 (U.S. = 100), 13% below the U.S. average. $39,040 in Mississippi has about the same purchasing power as $44,899 at U.S. average prices.