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.

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 5 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