Pharmacy Technician

Healthcare · SOC 29-2052

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Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent, then moderate-term on-the-job training (1 to 12 months)

Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (wage and salary workers). Requirements checked November 2026. How to read these numbers

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