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Occupation ยท SOC 29-2052

Pharmacy Technicians: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of pharmacy technicians typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 487,920 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $43,460 ($20.90 an hour).

US employment

487,920

Median annual wage

$43,460

Mean annual wage

$44,800

Median hourly wage

$20.90

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degreeEntry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,640$1,180 (+2.7%)2High school diploma or equivalent
Medical and Health Services Managers$117,960$74,500 (+171.4%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California45,210
  2. 2. Texas41,610
  3. 3. Florida38,950
  4. 4. New York26,450
  5. 5. Illinois22,790
  6. 6. Ohio20,100
  7. 7. Pennsylvania19,630
  8. 8. North Carolina16,600
  9. 9. Georgia15,780
  10. 10. Michigan14,610

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Washington$56,140
  2. 2. Oregon$51,210
  3. 3. Alaska$50,440
  4. 4. California$49,640
  5. 5. Minnesota$48,560
  6. 6. Colorado$48,070
  7. 7. Arizona$47,620
  8. 8. North Dakota$47,600
  9. 9. Montana$46,980
  10. 10. Utah$46,760

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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