The Average Pharmacy Tech Salary
A pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting a pharmacist in filling prescriptions by counting pills, waiting on customers, and applying labels to bottles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2008 the average annual salary of a pharmacy tech was $28,500. (Ref. 1.)
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Work Experience
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Entry-level pharmacy techs with less than one year of experience earn between $19,718 and $33,840, according to Payscale.com. With 20 years or more experience in the field, a tech's annual salary ranges between $29,934 and $54,256. (Ref 2.)
Highest-Paying Sectors
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In May 2008, the highest-paying sectors of pharmacy tech were medical and scientific research, the federal government, and dentistry, where techs earned salaries between $35,790 and $43,930. (Ref. 1.)
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Common Employer Types
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Pharmacy techs who work for retail pharmacies earn between $20,413 and $35,579, according to Payscale.com. In hospitals, techs earn between $25,697 and $38,931. (Ref. 2.)
Geography
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In May 2008, the states where pharmacy techs earned the highest annual salaries were Alaska, California, Washington, Hawaii and the District of Columbia. In these states, techs earned between $35,170 and $36,240.
Benefits
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Pharmacy technicians also have the potential to earn benefits that contribute to their overall compensation, such as 401k retirement plans, educational training programs, paid sick leave, and life insurance, reports Payscale.com. (Ref. 2.)
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