Pharmacy Tech Info by State

Overview

Virginia is home to more than 8,500 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, around 2.6 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians live in The Old Dominion State. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose Virginia for:

Overview

Massachusetts is home to more than 7,000 salaried pharmacy technicians. This means, the state is home to around 2.1 percent of the nation’s 334,400 salaried technicians. Aspiring pharmacy technicians choose The Bay State for:

The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy “regulates the practice of pharmacy and distribution” by issuing licenses to pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians. The State Board offers the following guidelines for the pharmacy technicians:

According to the Missouri Division of Professional Regulation, all potential pharmacy technicians must register with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy or apply for registration prior to employment. While successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program is not a requirement for registration, most employers prefer candidates with a certificate or a degree from an accredited program. A certificate or degree may also lead to better advancement opportunities, more competitive pay raises, and access to better job opportunities overall.