Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technicians
SOC 29-2052
How Much Does a Pharmacy Technician Make?
The national median salary for a Pharmacy Technician is $40,300 per year ($19.38/hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024 data).
That's 38% below the national median salary of $65,470 for all occupations.
How to Become a Pharmacy Technician
PTCB or ExCPT certification; state registration
This career has relatively low barriers to entry compared to similar roles.
Pharmacy Technician Job Outlook
Faster than avg — the BLS projects 4% growth from 2024 to 2034.
That's faster than the average across all occupations (4%).
About 42,300 positions are expected to open annually, from both new roles and replacement needs.
Prescription volume; expanding tech roles
What It's Like to Work as a Pharmacy Technician
This is primarily desk-based or low-physical-effort work.
This role typically requires in-person work at a specific location.
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024.
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