29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $56,140 |
| Oregon | $51,210 |
| Alaska | $50,440 |
| California | $49,640 |
| Minnesota | $48,560 |
| Colorado | $48,070 |
| Arizona | $47,620 |
| North Dakota | $47,600 |
| Montana | $46,980 |
| Utah | $46,760 |
| Nevada | $46,670 |
| Wyoming | $46,490 |
| Vermont | $46,050 |
| District of Columbia | $45,670 |
| Hawaii | $45,380 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$43,460
Projected Growth (10yr)
+6.4%
Avg. annual openings
49.0k
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