Pharmacy Technician Salary Overview
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Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists are the two main operators in a pharmacy. While they perform similar tasks, pharmacy technicians require only a high school diploma and state certification, whereas pharmacists require a doctorate degree. The median salary for a pharmacy technician in 2014 was $32,053 per year, and the field is expected to grow 20% between 2012-2022 with over 70,000 new jobs. The top paying states for pharmacy technicians are Alaska, California, Washington, and Hawaii.
Pharmacy Technician Salary Overview
- 1. •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
- 2. Pharmacy Technician Overview 2014 Median Pay $32,053 per year Education Required High school diploma/equivalent Work Experience Required None On the Job Training Moderate term Job growth 2012-2022 20% (above average) Employment # change 2012- 2022 70,700
- 3. Years Annual Wages ($) 2012 35,000 2011 34,000 2010 32,011 2009 28,940 Pharmacy Techs seeing increased salaries and employment growth
- 4. 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
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- 6. (800) 766-0122 If you are having difficulty finding employment visit our pharmacy jobs page and search for pharmacy positions now! http://careerstaffrx.com/pharmacy-jobs/