Occupational Information Center
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Occupational Summary for Pharmacy Technicians
(29-2052)
Oregon Statewide
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| Description: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications. |
| Employment Projections |
| Region |
Employment |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2006 |
2016 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
3,959 |
4,584 |
63 |
56 |
118 |
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2009 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.34 |
$33,206 |
$13.64 - 18.58 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2006
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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3,959 |
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Retail Trade
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2,800 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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773 |
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Transportation and Warehousing
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147 |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. Educational Requirements
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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