How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour?

I have done searches on there salary and see that they make alright money. I have not heard from a Tech about how much they make. So I want to know how much do you or if you know some makes as a tech. Thank you.

It depends what department you're in and experience.

Check job postings online. Monster, Careerbuilder, etc. Or use this very board! Some posted jobs have salaries. Be aware, though, that for Pharm Tech, most advertised jobs are for folks with experience. Entry level pharm techs are hired through a company's own recruiting efforts, or with smaller places like neighborhood pharmacies, networking and word of mouth. I've placed Pharm Techs in Tampa in my Career Services Role. Here, salaries for new Pharm Techs range from $8.50 to about $12 for entry level. Mail order and hospital pays more than retail.

Job Search Dolphin in Tampa, Florida said: Check job postings online. Monster, Careerbuilder, etc. Or use this very board!

Duh, mr guide. The Indeed website collects postings from those other boards so anything you'd find there will already be here. You are unqualified as a guide for these forums.

I checked on career builder and post and they are saying the make at least 9 here and that is not the case where I work. I do have experience not much but some. I only make 8 an hour. I have work for the company for a little over 6 months now and I have also done some classes. I think it sad what we make but I know that cashiers and other jobs require more with less pay. Thank you.

From what I was told they can make anywhere from $12 - $25 an hour, but I've yet to see such compensation.

I work at a Hospital in Sacramento CA, straight out of school. I am registered and certified I make $21/hr.

I work for a specialty pharmacy and the techs there range from $12-18 an hr depending on experience.

chris in Fort Wayne, Indiana said: I checked on career builder and post and they are saying the make at least 9 here and that is not the case where I work. I do have experience not much but some. I only make 8 an hour. I have work for the company for a little over 6 months now and I have also done some classes. I think it sad what we make but I know that cashiers and other jobs require more with less pay. Thank you.

Yes I do work in a retail pharmacy. I for a known pharmacy. I only make .50 more then the cashiers that work in the front.

That's not uncommon for retail.
If you are working for a chain, you may try some independent pharmacies.
If you are working for an independent pharmacy, you may want to see what's around in areas like nuclear or mail order. There are pharmacies, for example, that do nothing but fill orders for places like Adult Living Facilities. Places like a larger Hospice also tends to have internal pharmacies.

Hospitals are also a possibility. Many want certification, but perhaps not all if you do have experience.

Have you looked at getting the certification?

The amount of money that you can make as a pharmacy technician depends on your geographical location and amount of experience. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in May 2006 the highest 10 percent of pharmacy technicians earned more than $17.65 per hour; the middle 50 percent earned an hourly rate between $10.10 and $14.92. Certification and evening/weekend work may increase your amount of earnings. Check here for more info about Pharmacy Technician.

www.pharmacytrainingonline.com/blog/2009/03/some-facts-about-pharmacy-technician.html

Kelly in Rancho Cordova, California said: I work at a Hospital in Sacramento CA, straight out of school. I am registered and certified I make $21/hr.

hi kelly, i live near sacramento and am thinking about enrolling in one of two schools, western career college or high tech institute for pharmacy technician. i was wondering if you could tell me more about your job and maybe where you went to school? what hospital do you work at? do you enjoy your job? that sort of thing

thanks

I am also thinking of taking a class or two in pharmacy technician because I have a BA in Finance without any experience and in this economy it is really hard to find a job. Someone please give me more details about this I live in Chicago thanks

chris in Fort Wayne, Indiana said: I have done searches on there salary and see that they make alright money. I have not heard from a Tech about how much they make. So I want to know how much do you or if you know some makes as a tech. Thank you.

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