Pharmacy Technicians
Assist pharmacists to dispense medications to patients.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $23.32 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Below statewide average
Growth rate: 4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) Pharmaceutical Care Associate See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Pharmacy Technicians *
U S |
$17.98 | $19.96 | $23.61 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.95 | $23.32 | $24.59 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.83 | $22.98 | $24.29 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.38 | $20.15 | $23.42 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.53 | $22.29 | $23.87 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.55 | $23.35 | $25.44 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.44 | $21.04 | $23.61 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.02 | $23.9 | $25.16 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 8050 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Pharmacy Technicians most often work?
- Health and Personal Care Stores
- Hospitals
- General Merchandise Stores
- Food and Beverage Stores
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 5964 new Phar
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