•One of two main operators of a pharmacy•Often perform similar tasks •Different educational requirements•Different Salaries

•Pharmacy Techs: high school diploma/equivalent and state requirements (vary by state)

Pharmacy Technician Salary Overview

Pharmacy Technician Overview

2014 Median Pay $32,053 per year

Education Required High school diploma/equivalent

Work Experience Required None

On the Job Training Moderate term

Job growth 2012-2022 20% (above average)

Employment # change 2012-2022

70,700

Years Annual Wages ($)

2012 35,000

2011 34,000

2010 32,011

2009 28,940

Pharmacy Techs seeing increased salaries and employment growth

State Employment Hourly Mean Wage ($)

Annual Mean Wage ($)

Alaska 610 18.85 39,210

California 29,270 17.92 37,280

District of Columbia

670 16.75 34,850

Hawaii 910 16.79 34,290

Washington 6,880 17.93 37,290

Top Five Paying States for Pharmacy Technicians

(800) 766-0122

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