Depending on level of training and experience, pharmacy technicians perform a wide variety of tasks associated with preparing prescribed medications, including clerical duties of maintaining records and manual duties of providing drugs to patients. Pharmacy technicians do not answer patient questions about medications, but refer them to the pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of settings including community and retail pharmacy, military, or hospitals.

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Pharmacy Technician Salary

Overall, Pharmacy Technician salaries are based on location, level of experience, and the type of facility.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for an entry level Pharmacy Technician in the United States is $25,300. For more experienced Pharmacy Technicians, the median expected salary is $29,670.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly earning of Pharmacy technicians is $11.37/hour. However, the survey reported a difference in salary according to type of facility as follows:

Hospitals: $12.93
Merchandise Store: $11.11
Grocery Store: $11.77
Department Store: $10.56
Healthcare Store: $10.51

Pharmacy Technician Job Outlook

Due to increasing demand, technicians who can cost-effectively assist pharmacists, the job outlook for pharmacy technicians is very good. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of positions for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow much faster than average between now and 2014.

Pharmacy technicians help to provide quality healthcare at a cost-effective price range, which is highly needed in the growing healthcare industry. An increasing number of middle-aged and elderly individuals who use prescription drugs will also increase the demand for pharmacy technicians.

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