Pharmacy Technician Career

Job Description: 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.


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Pharmacy Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$44,800

Median Hourly Wage

$21.54*

Total Employed Nationally

487,920


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.