Pharmacy Technician Career Guide - Salary

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Median hourly earnings of wage and salary pharmacy technicians in May 2004 were $11.37. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.40 and $13.85. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.96, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $16.61. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of pharmacy technicians in May 2004 were:

• General medical and surgical hospitals - $12.93
• Grocery stores - $11.77
• Other general merchandise stores - $11.11
• Department stores - $10.56
• Health and personal care stores - $10.51

Certified technicians may earn more. Shift differentials for working evenings or weekends also can increase earnings. Some technicians belong to unions representing hospital or grocery store workers.