Pharmacy technician schools in Irvine, CA
18 schools within 30 miles of Irvine, CA offer pharmacy technician programs, and the closest is Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, 9 miles away. Pharmacy technicians in California earn a median $55,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 18
- Closest
- 9 mi
- Public colleges
- 6
- Median pay in CA
- $55,110
18 pharmacy technician schools within 30 mi of Irvine, CA
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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
North-West College-Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
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American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · 17 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · 22 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
North-West College-Riverside
Riverside, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · 23 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA · 26 mi · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
North-West College-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 27 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 28 mi · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
North-West College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 29 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
West Covina, CA · 29 mi · Public
- Pharmacy technician
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Ontario, CA · 30 mi · Private
- Pharmacy technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
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
What are the closest pharmacy technician schools to Irvine?
The closest are Santa Ana College (Santa Ana, 9 mi), Concorde Career College - Garden Grove (Garden Grove, 12 mi), and North-West College-Anaheim (Anaheim, 16 mi). In total, 18 schools within 30 miles teach pharmacy technician.
How much do pharmacy technician programs near Irvine cost?
For the 16 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $33,503. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do pharmacy technicians make near Irvine?
Across California, the median pay is $55,110 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a pharmacy technician school in Irvine?
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.
Pharmacy technician schools in nearby cities
- Mission Viejo (8 mi)
- Anaheim (12 mi)
- Dana Point (15 mi)
- Fullerton (17 mi)
- San Clemente (18 mi)
- Long Beach (24 mi)
- Pomona (26 mi)
- West Covina (27 mi)