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Compare pharmacy technician licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$42,875
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
7 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$113
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,690#47 | 7 mo#1 | $100#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $50,440#3 | 7 mo#1 | $120#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $47,620#7 | 7 mo#1 | $174#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $37,380#50 | 7 mo#1 | $105#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $49,640#4 | 7 mo#1 | $170#43 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $48,070#6 | 7 mo#1 | $57#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $44,190#21 | 7 mo#1 | $50#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $43,470#25 | 7 mo#1 | $0#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $45,670#14 | 7 mo#1 | $100#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $39,640#35 | 7 mo#1 | $105#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $38,390#40 | 7 mo#1 | $100#24 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $45,380#15 | 7 mo#1 | $20#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $45,210#17 | 7 mo#1 | $63.25#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $44,610#20 | 7 mo#1 | $169#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $40,020#33 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $41,380#29 | 7 mo#1 | $149#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $39,210#36 | 7 mo#1 | $206#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $37,630#48 | 7 mo#1 | $25#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $38,700#39 | 7 mo#1 | $279#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $40,950#30 | 7 mo#1 | $62#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $43,100#26 | 7 mo#1 | $45#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $44,640#19 | 7 mo#1 | $136#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $40,040#32 | 7 mo#1 | $137.7#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $48,560#5 | 7 mo#1 | $60#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $38,210#41 | 7 mo#1 | $90#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $37,990#44 | 7 mo#1 | $83.5#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $46,980#9 | 7 mo#1 | $164#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $41,400#28 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $46,670#11 | 7 mo#1 | $50#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $45,300#16 | 7 mo#1 | $25#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $38,890#38 | 7 mo#1 | $50#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $44,970#18 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $40,840#31 | 7 mo#1 | $304#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $39,870#34 | 7 mo#1 | $60#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $47,600#8 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $37,860#45 | 7 mo#1 | $50#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $38,200#42 | 7 mo#1 | $40#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $51,210#2 | 7 mo#1 | $256.5#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,560#49 | 7 mo#1 | $30#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $37,730#46 | 7 mo#1 | $77#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $38,960#37 | 7 mo#1 | $40#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $43,760#23 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $38,130#43 | 7 mo#1 | $60#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $43,920#22 | 7 mo#1 | $231#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $46,760#10 | 7 mo#1 | $187#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $46,050#13 | 7 mo#1 | $75#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $42,490#27 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $56,140#1 | 7 mo#1 | $204#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $37,370#51 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $43,620#24 | 7 mo#1 | $30#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $46,490#12 | 7 mo#1 | $154#33 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.