Pharmacy Tech Salary amounts have increased in the past few years and are expected to continue to grow as demand for Pharmacy Technicians grows.
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Generally, the salary for a Pharmacy Technician is higher for Certified Pharmacy Technicians and for those who have more years of experience. Pay also can be higher in hospital locations when compared to retail pharmacy settings.
The salaries for Pharmacy Techs is expected to grow faster than salaries for other occupations. The demand for techs is growing as the baby boomer generation is reaching an age at which they may require more medications and prescriptions. Pharmaceutical companies are also developing more drugs and medicine, increasing the work for Pharmacists and pharmacies.
The information in the tables below from the U.S. Bureau of Labor shows the highest paying employers and the top paying cities:
Top paying industries for Pharmacy Technicians:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 5,430 | $18.77 | $39,040 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 90 | $18.69 | $38,870 |
| Insurance Carriers | 1,010 | $18.08 | $37,610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 900 | $17.53 | $36,470 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 1,530 | $17.06 | $35,470 |
Top paying cities for Pharmacy Technicians:
| MSA | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Employment per thousand workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,690 | $20.91 | $43,500 | 1.715 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,240 | $20.32 | $42,260 | 1.399 |
| Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,900 | $19.82 | $41,220 | 1.915 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 210 | $19.44 | $40,430 | 2.437 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA | 380 | $19.39 | $40,330 | 2.223 |
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