Pharmacy Technician Job Outlook

Employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 12% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the forecasted 7% average growth for all occupations. This represents about 47,600 new positions from 2016 levels.

As a result of advances in pharmaceutical research, more prescription medications are being used to fight diseases. Also, the number of older people is growing, and older people use more prescription drugs than younger people.

Increasing utilization of prescription drugs will inherently boost the demand for pharmacy technicians. Job opportunities should be excellent for pharmacy technicians, particularly those with formal training and those with experience in retail settings.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook