Pharmacy Tech Info by State

State by State info about becoming a Pharmacy Technician, including licensing and training requirements in each state, schools & colleges offering pharmacy technician programs, and employment and salary trends for pharmacy techs.

State by State info about becoming a Pharmacy Technician, including licensing and training requirements in each state, schools & colleges offering pharmacy technician programs, and employment and salary trends for pharmacy techs.

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Pharmacy technician employment and salary trends, and career opportunities in California

Overview

California is home to nearly 30,000 pharmacy technicians. This means, around 9 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians reside in the state. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose California for:

• The opportunity to work for some of the largest hospital systems in the world including Kaiser and Adventist

• Access to 512 hospitals—the second largest collection of health care facilities in the country

• Access to hundreds of competitive health care and pharmacy technician training programs

If you are interested in a career as a pharmacy technician, you can begin by enrolling in a pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technology training program. In addition, licensure is required in the state of California. According to the California State Board of Pharmacy:
Texas
If you are interested in a career as a pharmacy technician, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy encourages individuals to enroll in a pharmacy technician training program. A training program can help you meet the state’s registration requirements and it is the best way to prepare for a successful career in this industry. Keep in mind that you will have to pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam and most employers prefer a certificate or an associate degree.
Texas
Texas is home to more than 28,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, roughly 8 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in the Lone Star State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians flock to Texas for:  
  • The opportunity to work at renowned facilities such as Methodist Hospital, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and University of Texas M.D. Anderson (U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospitals)
  • Access to 583 other outstanding hospitals and the largest collection of health care facilities in the country

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