How much does a Pharmacy Technician REALLY make?
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- Hi loves! It's your girl Rosa back with another video! I want to share with you How much a Pharmacy Technician REALLY makes! I know you all want to know how much a Pharmacy Tech makes yearly and hourly and I am going to be sharing that information with you! please let me know in the comments section down below if you think Pharmacy Technicians are getting compensated fairly or not!
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I’m making $28/hr filling covid vaccine syringes at a hospital in Chicago. Overtime/holiday rate is $42/hr. I feel blessed now 😭 I’ve come a long way
That’s not bad at all!!! Which hospital? :)
What hospital and how did you get that job I’m in Chicago as well Im In Chicago south side !
Nice!! I’m in the suburbs but I go to the city often before COVID :)
I am from India is their any pharmacy Technician job for me please tell me if any.
42/28 is 1.5 which is federal law for overtime hours. Has nothing to do with Christmas.
Love compounding both sterile and non sterile compounding! I love tutoring pharm tech students! Awesome stuff ✔️💯🤓🙏🏽🤩👍🏽🎯💪🏽
Awesome! Thank you!
You look beautiful!! Thank you for the useful information! ❤️
Aw thank you love ❤️
Tfs 😘 This was very informative and so helpful!
I’m glad you enjoyed it :)
For the amount of schooling to get registered its worth it as one of the best college choices. No other career can get you around 17 to 22 an hour as a grad awaiting registration. Then 22+ in retail. With hospital clinical pharmacies paying 30 to 45 an hour not including premiums.
For not needing a college degree I completely agree! Going into debt is sometimes not worth it when you can make just as much without having loans to pay back!
Omg thank you sm for this helpful information I was offered a position to be a pharmacy tech and would even get paid to be put through school for it but i was anxious about the real salary 😊😊
You're so welcome!
Might as well just get a job at Costco. You can become a manager in a short time if you try at all, and make $70k a year.
I know in Illinois the minimum wage is about 10 dollars an hour so that makes sense. In Washington state where I live Walgreens starts an unlicensed pharmacy tech apprentice/trainee at 16.50 with a dollar raise after getting certified. Our minimum is 13.50 though so when you read numbers online make sure you take into account what the minimum in that state is.
That's a pretty good amount. Cost of living does play a role into how much someone makes per state.
What part of Washington do you live in?
Puedes hacer un video de Specimen processor, tendre una entrevista para esa posicion y asi estar mas cerca de lo que sería mi futura carrera pero me gustaria saber mas y seguro ya has trabajado con personas en ese puesto
Si! I would love to make a video on this topic since I did work as one!
Got a call back from Walgreens and they want to schedule an interview with me! But first I’m getting my trainee permit in order to do so :D very excited!
That is awesome! Best of luck :)
That's awesome! How do you get the trainee permit?
employed at a federal hospital in NY state as clinical pharmacy technician...current annual salary range $60,000-63,000. PTCB certified and VA state registration.
Never knew you could make that much as a pharm tech. How many years have you been a Tech and how many years have you been at that hospital?
Thanks.
That's ALOT!!!
Working as a ptech for well over 30 years. Been at my facility for 31yr
That's great to hear it sounds like you enjoy your career!
I just retired as a hospital Pharmacy Tech in the Virgin Islands and I was making $29.75. I have 21 years of experience. I worked there for 15 years.
that is great pay!! how do you enjoy your job?
Ugh this is what I'm doing right now. It has been horrible with covid. I work for Walgreens and they just keep hammering shit down on us. I make 16 an hour as a uncertified tech and studying for my PTCB right now but I really want to move on.
I’m sure it has been really bad I got out right when covid was still pretty new. I don’t think it’s fair that they keep giving techs so much work and Techs have to give vaccines and there’s not really an increase in pay I would assume. I say take the PTC be because they will pay for it and then maybe try to find some thing in the hospital or just find a different type of job. I’m sorry 😞
Hi Rosa, would you happen to still have both of the Pharmacy Technician review books? If so I would gladly like to purchase them off you if you're interested. I'm from the Chicago land area as well. thanks
I do! Send me a ig message pls
You look good girl 👍
Definitely not worth being a pharmacy tech in ANY RETAIL. Inpatient pharmacies in CA starting pay is over $24 and there is definitely not more work to do in inpatient. I’ve done retail and inpatient.
California pays more than other states. Illinois is WAY less in regards to cost of living. It makes sense why someone would get paid more in Cali as houses are up to 1 million dollars for a 2000 sq ft house. In Illinois that would be about 200-300K.
I definitely agree with you though, retail is NOT the way to go if you're looking to make a decent living.
Hospital inpatient pharmacy tech here! We make up to $27/hr in our hospital in Milwaukee, WI. We are short staff right now so they are allowing overtime with incentive pay so when we pick up shifts we are basically making $50/hr. It’s been like that for maybe 6 months now. But otherwise everyone averages about $23/hr.
That's really great pay :) how do you like it? Maybe I should move to milwaukee it's very nice there!
What hospital?
Froedtert hospital in Milwaukee. The top pay is now $30/hr for a tech 4 position. It is capped at $30/hr but it’s not really capped. You’ll still get an annual raise every year which is typically a 4% raise that is paid out to you as a bonus every year. Each year the bonus increases as you get another raise.
@@MyLady22. That’s fantastic. What about 1 year experience
Thanks for all these helpful videos. Do you know how someone who did the diploma can get a degree, without redoing 3 years?
Thank you I am glad you enjoy them :) What do you mean specifically?
Bruh even i refuse to work anywhere paying less than $20 a hour
I feel that
Wow. I just got hired as a customer service rep and I have to get my pharmacy tech license and starting pay is $18.25/hr full-time. Pharmacy tech now is $18/hr and I got hired for in the suburbs of Chicago.
You're lucky!! I was working in the far west suburbs but then again minimum wage has gone up and so many jobs now are paying more than when I started in 2017.
I’m in the same boat as you. I’m about to start as a Cust. Service rep and they told me I will also get trained for Pharmacy Tech. Do you know how that process is?
Hey Rosa! I had a question. I applied for the Walgreens Pharmacy apprentice trainee job and did the online app and test. When do they normally call you? Or should I call them?
They should be calling you if they’re interested it honestly depends on their needs and who they are looking for. If you want to you can definitely give them a call after a week or so if you don’t hear anything :)
@@RosaPerez thank you! I just applied Friday so I’m hoping they’ll call after Memorial Day. If I call them what should I say or how can I frame it?
Were you certified before starting at Walgreens or did you get certified after working there for x amount of time?
I got my certification after working there for about a little over two years. I did not recommend and waiting that long but I was very prepared when I actually took the exam.
I got my Pharmacy tech license in 2018 and 2019 got opportunity to work as a Pharmacy Clerk position (non-tech role) out-patient pharmacy left there at $28. Now 2021 I got the opportunity to work as an inpatient Pharmacy technician with 4 months of actual experience. I started at $36 plus $2 for working the off shift.
Wow that’s super great money I’m very happy for you. What state are you in?
@@RosaPerez Thanks! I am in California, BayArea. Online national average for pharmacy tech are so off. They make it as if its such an underrated profession. It almost discourage me from pursing my license but I found out what they make at certain hospitals, so I decided to go through with it and here I am today, Blessed!
@@maisgrill7892 I’m glad you did your own research and follow your heart what are you making is really great and I’m so glad you like what you’re doing.
@@maisgrill7892 nice !what hospital do you work?
@@FL1p008 Kaiser Permanente
Hi!! I’m a international student. I have to join a community collage first. Is there any program that allows you to join the pharmacy school ?
I would ask your community college.
Suppose you work as a pharm technician at Walmart for example. Is it possible to be a pharm tech at day and work a part time night shift for Walmart in the same building?
I’m sure you could work something out if you talk to management
Yes you can
What about Arizona if someone know please tell me how much it's starting??
Did you look at job postings?
@@RosaPerez no how ?
Is a three month course acceptable fo being a Pharmacist?
There is a course online Rx health academy they are offering a course for 3 month should I do it will it be worth it?
Hi there. I do not know about that program so I cannot give my advice on if it is a good one or not unfortunately :(
@@RosaPerez oh, but by these kind of programs can we start up as for the first level.
@@yusramohammadddd for pharmacy tech yes
Does any one know the hourly rate in Florida for pharmacy tech
Hi you can take a look at job postings on indeed. That should help :)
Between Pharm Tech and Medical Assistant, which one do you recommend the most? My high school offers both programs and i’m having trouble choosing which one.
Hi, I'm a Pharmacy Tech and I once asked that questions. I was put into pharmtech class due to MA classes being full. My teacher in High School always told us that we would never compete with any of our classmate for the same job. Along with the high demand, the flexibility of hours. I go to university and still kept my job as part-time. I asked my classmates regarding their job, they said that most of doctor's office for MA's are in need of full timer. It also depends on your passion. =) hope that helps!
hi there! honestly it depends on what you are more interested in. If you want to interact with patients then MA is the way to go. If you want to learn about medications, do pharmacy tech.
there are ALWAYS jobs for both!! MA can give you more variety in where you work. Pharmacy tech you can work in retail, specialty, hospital, and independent pharmacies.
Do both. I’m literally thinking the same.
yes agreed!!
I think times have changed a lot. Pharmacy Techs are largely in demand and starting out at $16+ for a new Pharmacy Tech without experience. The staffing shortages are everywhere in the USA. I am a CNA and we start out at like $20 an hour throughout most of the USA.
times have changed I agree! Pay has increased in many fields now.
How much would it be in California? Minimum is 14 right now
I’m not sure how much the pay is in California but I would assume it’s a little bit more than most other states since people in California to get paid more typically.
Werent u living in orlando? So youre working as both a pharm tech and medlab tech?
No lol I’ve never lived in Orlando too humid! Yes I was that’s correct
Is it hard being a pharmacy technician? Do you have to know all of the medicine to work there? Or it’s just putting the medicine in the containers etc?
It can have its challenges but overall I do not find it extremely difficult. Its a good idea to know the medications but if there are very specific questions a patient asks the pharmacist will need to answer that. You do have to put medicine in containers, deal with insurances, type out prescriptions.. many more things as well which I talk about in some of my videos if you want to learn more :)
I used to be a pharm tech but I didn’t enjoy the job now ima a CNA studying to become a RN
Best of luck becoming an RN!
Nice I start my externship very soon though I work at Walgreens they didn’t give me the chance to do externship now I’m going to another company !
Good luck! you can do it!
@@RosaPerez so far it’s been pretty good they want me to comeback next week !
I was a pharmacy tech in walgreens for 4 years in cali, i was making 17 an hour, started off with 13, i loved being a pharmacy tech...
I really enjoyed being a pharmacy tech as well :)
does walgreens give raises? or do they max out?
they do give raises but eventually it does max out after a certain number of years
what do they usually start you at? what should i ask for?
what state are you in?
@@RosaPerez minnesota!
what’s the price range of pharmacy technician program. There’s an offer of $799 for 15months but sounds like
😀🤨😁…i’m not sure coz I have no idea. If you don’t mind, how much you guys spent for that program?
She mentioned in other videos that she was hired by Walgreens with no experience and they paid for her certification and classes to become certified.
I did not pay for a program. not sure how credible they are. I got paid training by walgreens.
Here in Canada starting wage is $29-32/hr!
That's decent $!
dang thats crazy, im in socal, here the lowest pay ive seen is $19.50/hour if you have no experience and the normal is $20-$22. if you have 1 year or completed a pharmacy tech course, its $22-25 all the way to $40/hour.
Bro I finished my tech program summer 2022 and got my first job at an inpatient hospital in the bay area, I started at $35.50 with full benefits lmao
Are you in Cali? That's why lol. COL in Cali is CRAZY expensive compared to the the majority of the US. I want to move down there though!
@@RosaPerez if you look it up, national average COL is 38k a year and california COL is only 46k. It's more, but not as much as people think, and for how much better pay is in california.
@@jerryboy617 houses are in the millions though
@@RosaPerez buy a house anywhere that's not sf, sj. Theres plenty of other cities, you're paying 600k-800k
If I became technician would I have to get flu shots or covid-19 vaccine?
I know the flu shot is optional but I’m not sure about the covid-19 vaccine
@@RosaPerez thank you for your response.
@@goldelement1245 of course! You’re welcome
Hi, for how many hours you were working per day?
It was typically eight hour shifts
How much does it cost for getting a Pharmacy Certificate?
Which certificate?
You might need to take the state license and that depends on the state. The PTCB exam has its own cost or can sometimes be covered by the employer.
In WI it is $140 to take the PTCB test.
I work as a pharmacy tech here in Chatham IL. I make $15. It's a private pharmacy
I am from india is their any pharmacy Technician job please replu.
Are you still working in the pharmacy?
Can a foreigner get a pharmacy technician job from his home country?
Hmm you would have to check with the home country.
*Holy Shit! I thought it was more? Memorizing all those drugs i cant even pronounce....damn it does not seem right*
Right, I agree more pay is necessary
Starting at retail is pretty much min wage. Look at long term care pharmacy and let them know u get paid bla bla bla amount currently. Lol they'll match it most likely . Shoot for the sky. As long as it's not a big name pharmacy ( cvs , Optum
@@oojimjonesoo good advice!
And that’s why I’m going to stick to my real estate class and get that license.
@@ThatGworl2023 stick with real estate 🏡
Hi....! Do you have any video in Spanish?
No not at this moment
i am not from united states can i apply for pharmacy tech job there?
You might need a work visa
Great way to work your way through college.
I agree, they were very flexible with hours at my pharmacy!
Thanks baby
How old can you start
18 in most states but I would check in yours.
I'm making a bit less because I live in Florida.
I thought Florida would pay more :/
How much
Yes, would like to know how much and what part of Florida you're in
@@elizabethorduno8810 I’m in broward county Florida and I just started with $15 no experience at a mail order pharmacy, but I did a pharmacy technician program for about a year.
I make more than 70k last year as pharmacy tech in new york hospital
That's sweet $$
How much is rent there ?
How long does it take to become pharmacy technician
One semester, January-may
It really depends. I got hired on without an experience. I took the PTCB class for 4 weeks. Then I became certified a little before I was working at the Pharmacy for two years. It may vary by state and employer so I would do research on what the specific requirements are for your state and companies you are interested in applying to.
Hi Rosa my name is Carmen I want to earn my pharmacy technician certificate I am currently enrolled in a online program. My question to you is how do I earn certification to get a job as a pharmacy technician in California?
Hi Marisol,
I am not located in California so I would have to do some further research to see what that entails.
@@RosaPerez Hey Rosa thanks for the reply, how long did it take for you to get placed in a externship program? I enrolled in a online school and I feel frustrated on the fact that I want to take the exam but I'm being told to wait for an externship location to open up. I just want some advice from someone who did it already.
It did not take me very long. My pharmacy manager enrolled me in the course through Walgreens. I did miss the summer deadline so I had to wait to take it in the fall.
How many years did you study for?
For pharmacy tech?
@@RosaPerez yes
@@goldenkandy037 as a pharmacy technician in the states you can come straight out of high school and apply for the program which is like 3 months than you will be a licensed pharmacy tech. so basically you really don’t spend years studying just practicing and getting the work experience to boast your pay and position
Man, that's really low. I can't. lol. Not only is it low, but the cap potential is stupid low as well, imo. You could be a pharma tech for 10 years and still be making less than $21 an hour. I think the highest pay in the 90% is $48k and that's in NJ. If you're getting paid that amount in NJ that means that there are many other states where the max is prob $10k or $15k less than that for that percentile, lol. Thanks for the info. I need a career that pays me $40k+ starting and has the potential to grow to $60k in 5 years or less. Prob going to go with Ultrasound tech or Radiology tech. My brother in law got certified as a Radiology tech they started him at $28 an hour, that was 4 years ago. He's now making $37 an hour, lol. It's great. Less than 5 years and he's making that mulaaa. He's prob going to be making $80k a year in another 5 to 10 years.
I agree if you’re interested in making more money I wouldn’t do pharmacy tech. Overall throughout your lifetime he probably will get maxed out and not be able to make any more money. I think radiology technicians to make really good money and that’s something you should definitely consider :)
Ups driver gets 21 per hour starting and less responsibility in a way then giving out the wrong pills to someone lol
@@nycas2192 right.. it's pretty upsetting to know that.
Can I get your face book or email to learn a bit more about your brother's job? I'm a vet trying to find something better, and I always wanted to be a radiologist tech.
@@riotz8742 My brother in law is doing amazing. It was a little rough at first. He had to accept pt work at two diff hospitals when he graduated and his schedule was all over the place. But, it's a sacrifice you have to make when you graduate and want work as a radiologist tech. Now he's actually certified to do MRI scans. He's only been doing it for a total of 5 years and is already making about $47 an hour last time I talked with him. Now he only works for one hospital 4 days a week 10 hour shifts and has 3 days off but is on call one one of his weekend days off. He went to school for two years and that was all there was to it. I was considering doing it myself, but haven't decided yet. He did get some loans and financial aid and is paying off the loans now, I think he owed around 50k when he was done. Somewhere around that. So you would have to factor that in if you still owe any loans from when you went to vet school. He told me that when you graduate you have two options. You either take whatever you can get and sacrifice a lot of your time with really shitty work hours when you graduate just so you can get in the door and get some experience like he did, and eventually you get an offer to be full time at a hospital or clinic or whatever. The other option is once you graduate you have to be willing to move to another state if you have to to get that position. But it only took him doing the 2 year program, he got his degree and he pretty much found work within a couple weeks of graduating. He said he loves it. That pay is amazing tho. Remember the pay I mentioned of $47 an hour is because he is now certified to also do MRI scans. He also works in a hospital in central NJ, which anyone working in the medical field in a city or in this case the Tri-state area is going to make more than someone working...anywhere that isn't those places, lol. But either way the pay is great no matter what.
Have no interest in becoming a pharm tech but girl ❤️ I watched just because 😳🤦
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haha
Thats funny but thank you 😅
Iam indian if came there and worked as pharmacytechnicians for $11 /hr will i able to meet my expenses in there and will i save some money ?
It depends what city you are in but I think it would be extremely difficult on the hourly pay. It is possible you could get paid more but you will have to be very smart with how you spend your money.
@@RosaPerez if i came there and worked as pharmacy technicians will pharmacy help in take the certification process or i came there i need to study
@@anaghaj1761 if you work in a pharmacy most but not always all will help cover the cost of the exam and study materials but it does depend on the pharmacy.
@@RosaPerez is pharmacy technicians are in demand there?
@@anaghaj1761 yes they are
is it worth getting a pharmacy certificate in California?
How much is the cost in California?
@@RosaPerez I don't know yet, Im researching.
Pharmacy Technician makes around $15-$18 in California.
@@yusramohammadddd Hey! I saw you in RxHealthAcademyyy. Your name in the comments of one of the courses I mean. Have you finished the course? I have lots of questions. I’d love to keep in contact with you
@@nah-ko4sb Are you taking the course too?
Do you have to be really Good at math
Not really, it’s pretty basic math and they teach you on the job.
She cute
The great take away from this is, go back to school and learn Spanish. It'sA great advantage
Yes correct!
Wow. Thats not good.
:( I know
Please help me pharmacy job i am not pharmacy i need do a pharmacy job help side
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