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 |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
3,910 |
4,465 |
56 |
106 |
161 |
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2010 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.47 |
$33,582 |
$13.95 - 18.50 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2008
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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3,910 |
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Retail Trade
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2,804 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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789 |
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
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36 |
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Occupations with Similar Skills
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Skill Overlap |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional 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 have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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