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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists fill prescriptions and serve customers. It's a clean, steady healthcare-adjacent job you can start quickly.

Median Salary
$45,750/yr
Typical Range
$36,020 – $61,040
Job Outlook
As fast as average

What does a Pharmacy Technician do?

  • Measure and package medications
  • Enter prescription and insurance information
  • Help customers and answer basic questions
  • Manage inventory and restock shelves

Education & training

High school diploma plus on-the-job or a certificate program

How to become a Pharmacy Technician

  1. Graduate high school
  2. Complete a pharmacy tech program or train on the job
  3. Earn the PTCB certification (preferred by employers)
  4. Apply at pharmacies and hospitals

Skills that help

AccuracyMathCustomer serviceOrganization

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer, and experience.

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