Pharmacy Technicians

You need to be skilled in active listening, and social perceptiveness, reading comprehension, speaking, critical thinking & monitoring.

Annual Wage

• Entry - $27,126
• Mean - $34,253.00
• Experienced - $37,817

Hourly Wage

• Entry - $13
• Mean - $16
• Experienced - $18

Pharmacy technicians usually need a high school diploma or equivalent and learn their duties through on-the-job training, or they may complete a postsecondary education program in pharmacy technology. Most states regulate pharmacy technicians, which is a process that may require passing an exam or completing a formal education or training program.

Most states regulate pharmacy technicians in some way. Consult state Boards of Pharmacy for particular regulations. Requirements for pharmacy technicians in the states that regulate them typically include some or all of the following

Some states and employers require pharmacy technicians to be certified. Even where it is not required, certification may make it easier to get a job. Many employers of pharmacy technicians will pay for employees to take the certification exam. Two organizations offer certification. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

There are 3,990 projected job openings in Texas this year!