Career Profile
Pharmacy Technicians
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.
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Pharmacy Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 133 openings per year are projected for Pharmacy Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Pharmacy Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.0% between 2023 and 2028.
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.