Pharmacy technician schools
Compare 379 schools with pharmacy technician programs in 45 states. Pharmacy technicians in the U.S. earn a median $45,750 a year, according to the BLS. Pick a state or city, see every campus on the map, and request info from the ones that fit.
- Schools
- 379
- States
- 45
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $45,750
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.4%
Pharmacy technician schools by state
- California (66)
- Texas (38)
- Florida (31)
- Puerto Rico (26)
- Louisiana (18)
- Arizona (14)
- Tennessee (13)
- Georgia (12)
- North Carolina (11)
- Ohio (11)
- Illinois (10)
- Michigan (10)
- Utah (10)
- Washington (10)
- Colorado (8)
- Minnesota (8)
- Kansas (6)
- Kentucky (6)
- Maryland (5)
- New Mexico (5)
- South Carolina (5)
- Wisconsin (5)
- Alabama (4)
- Iowa (4)
- Oklahoma (4)
- Oregon (4)
- Arkansas (3)
- Nevada (3)
- New Jersey (3)
- Pennsylvania (3)
- West Virginia (3)
- Alaska (2)
- Idaho (2)
- Indiana (2)
- Missouri (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- Virginia (2)
- Hawaii (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- Mississippi (1)
- New York (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Vermont (1)
- Wyoming (1)
Pharmacy technician schools in major cities
What pharmacy technicians earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Pharmacy technician salaryHow to become a pharmacy technician
- Median pay
- $45,750
- $22.00 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,020–$61,040
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 471,680
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +6.4%
- 44,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pharmacy technician schools are there?
We list 379 schools with pharmacy technician programs in 45 states. California has the most, with 66. Together they reported 7,434 pharmacy technician graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do pharmacy technicians make?
The national median pay is $45,750 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 6.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find pharmacy technician schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.