According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for pharmacy technicians as of May 2008 is, $28,500. This would amount to $13.70 per hour. Median hourly wages of wage and salary pharmacy technicians in May 2008 were $13.32. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.95 and $15.88. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.27, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $18.98.
If you're certified most Walgreen's stores start you out at $12/hr.
5.89 a hour
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians as of May 2008 is, $28,500. This would amount to $13.70 an hour.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians as of May 2008 is, $28,500. This would amount to $13.70 per hour.
Pharmacy technicians are considered paraprofessionals.
It is a requirement for pharmacy technicians to be certified in Michigan.
No, most pharmacy technicians are trained on-the-job, but employers favor applicants who have formal training, certification, or previous experience.
When I worked at Walgreens as a uncertified tech i made $9 an hour but after I got certified i got a $1 raise...
Not sure what the answer is it might vary state by state. I know a few years ago that was discussed. But with the advent of the walk-in care centers like Walgreens has- the nurse practicioners want to protect their turf. The pharmacy schools have had training for their graduates but I know Northeastern University in Boston, MA specifically kept certified pharmacy technicians out. Hope that helps I would like to know the definitive answer myself.
Yes
CPht Certified Pharmacy Technician
Target, Wal-mart, CVS Pharmacy, and Walgreens.
Pharmacy technicians use Microsoft Excel because it is a fast and efficient means of organizing data.
Nothing specific. Salary Range of Pharmacy Technicians in Different US States The BLS reports that in 2010, pharmacy technicians earn a median annual wage of $28, 400 or $13.65 per hour. Salary.com reports a higher median average salary: $31,921. This salary is just the estimate for Pharmacy Technician 1 (Level 1) and may increase depending on experience, jurisdiction and demand for transcriptionists in the area. Job opportunities abound for pharmacy technicians in the states of California, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois and New York, based on BLS study. The said states employed 11,390 to 28, 670 pharmacy technicians in 2011. The said competitive markets also have a higher median annual wage for pharmacy technicians. For example, the median annual salary for California pharmacy technicians average at $38,380, or $18.45 per hour.