Pharmacy Laboratory Technician Career

*A job as a Pharmacy Laboratory Technician falls under the broader career category of Pharmacy Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Pharmacy Technicians : 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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Pharmacy Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$32,170

Median Hourly Wage

$15.47*

Total Employed Nationally

398,390


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.