Pharmacy technician schools in California
We found 66 schools offering pharmacy technician training in California, with campuses in Sacramento, Riverside, Bakersfield, and West Covina and more. Pharmacy technicians in California earn a median $55,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 66
- Public colleges
- 22
- Median pay in CA
- $55,110
- Cities with schools
- 46
24 pharmacy technician schools
School results
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
American Career College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
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American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
Asher College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical billing & coding
- IT support & networking
California Nurses Educational Institute
Rancho Mirage, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
Carrington College - Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Carrington College - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Carrington College - San Jose
San Jose, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Carrington College - Stockton
Stockton, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, CA · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Pharmacy technician schools by city
- Los Angeles (20 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (5 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (5 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (19 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (5 within 30 mi)
- Bakersfield (3 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (23 within 30 mi)
- Stockton (3 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (10 within 30 mi)
- Irvine (18 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (9 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (3 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (11 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (15 within 30 mi)
- Oceanside (5 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (3 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (5 within 30 mi)
- Pomona (25 within 30 mi)
- Fullerton (25 within 30 mi)
- Torrance (20 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (23 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (8 within 30 mi)
- Concord (4 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (4 within 30 mi)
- Antioch (4 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (6 within 30 mi)
- Temecula (5 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (26 within 30 mi)
- El Monte (27 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (3 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (6 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (3 within 30 mi)
- Indio (3 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (8 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (3 within 30 mi)
- Woodland (5 within 30 mi)
- San Clemente (5 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (3 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (4 within 30 mi)
- Yucaipa (6 within 30 mi)
- Novato (3 within 30 mi)
- Palm Springs (3 within 30 mi)
- Dana Point (4 within 30 mi)
- Wasco (3 within 30 mi)
- Sanger (4 within 30 mi)
- Galt (6 within 30 mi)
What pharmacy technicians earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Pharmacy technician salary in CaliforniaHow to become a pharmacy technician
- Median pay
- $55,110
- $26.50 an hour
- Typical range
- $42,850–$81,190
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 39,860
- 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 in California?
We list 66 schools in California with pharmacy technician programs: 22 public colleges and 44 private career schools. Campuses are in Sacramento, Riverside, Bakersfield, West Covina, and Anaheim.
Are there community college pharmacy technician programs in California?
Yes. 22 public colleges in California offer pharmacy technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does pharmacy technician school cost in California?
Among the 60 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $51,867. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in California?
The median pay for pharmacy technicians in California is $55,110 a year, and most earn between $42,850 and $81,190, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a pharmacy technician school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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