Career Profile Pharmacy Technicians Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $40,500 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals. General Information Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Pharmacy Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 133 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 133 openings per year are projected for Pharmacy Technicians. +16.0% Employment Change Employment for Pharmacy Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.0% between 2023 and 2028. $19.45 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.45/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.75, while experienced workers are paid $21.46. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 982 Pharmacy Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,139. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Pharmacy Technicians are Health and Personal Care Retailers, Grocery and Convenience Retailers, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Pharmacy Technicians include Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Pharmacy Technicians is HS diploma or less. 13% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
