Pharmacy technician
Fill prescriptions and help patients at a pharmacy counter.
- Median pay
- $45,750 a year
- Cost to start
- $0 with on-the-job training, up to $3,000 for a program
- Time to start
- 3 to 12 months
PeopleActiveEvenings & weekends
What it really pays
$45,750 a year (median)
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,020 or less, which is closer to where many beginners start.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Ask a local pharmacy whether they train new technicians on the job.
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