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How to become a pharmacy technician in Missouri. National certification not required. On-the-job training may be accepted. Total initial fees: $83.50. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Pharmacy Technician
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Licensed
Credential Type
No
National Cert Required
No
Formal Program Required
$83.50
Total Initial Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
1 year
Renewal Period
Regulation Status
VerifiedCredential Type
Licensed
Official Title
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
State-Regulated Profession
Regulated by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Drug Screening
Immunization Requirements
Pharmacist supervision required
YesTechnician-to-Pharmacist Ratio
National Certification Required
Accepted Certification Exams
PTCE
from PTCB · $129
ExCPT
from NHA
Certification Deadline
Not required; national certification is optional
On-the-Job Training Alternative
OJT accepted as alternative to formal program
Formal Training Program
Program Accreditation
No formal program required; on-the-job training accepted
Topics Covered
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Application fee to Missouri Board of Pharmacy | $40 |
Exam Fee (PTCE/ExCPT) PTCE exam fee paid to PTCB (optional); $115 for ExCPT paid to NHA | $129 |
Background Check Fee Fingerprint-based background check fee | $43.50 |
Total Initial Fees Application $40 + fingerprint background check $43.50 | $83.50 |
Scope of Practice
VerifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties (Pharmacist Only)
Immunization Administration: Not Specified
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified0
State CE Hours
20
PTCB Recert Hours
1 year
Renewal Period
No State CE Requirement
Renewal Fee
$35
Annual renewal fee
Regulatory Board
PTCB recertification requires 20 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 1 hour of pharmacy law and 1 hour of patient safety. State CE requirements may overlap with PTCB requirements.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
PTCB Certification Transfers
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Most states require pharmacy technicians to apply for a new credential in the destination state, even if they hold national certification. Requirements vary by state.
Missouri does not require national certification or CE for renewal; fingerprint-based background check is required; immunization administration is only permitted for nationally certified technicians; no fixed ratio limit.
National certification is optional, not required
No formal training program required; on-the-job training accepted
No state-mandated continuing education for renewal
No fixed pharmacist-to-technician ratio
Fingerprint-based background check required ($43.50)
Annual renewal cycle
Immunization administration permitted only for nationally certified technicians
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How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#44 of 51
Cost
#22 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052)
Entry Level
$35,730
25th percentile
Median
$37,990
-13% vs. national avg ($43,460)Experienced
$45,840
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
11,420 employed in this state
Source: BLS OEWS – Pharmacy Technicians (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+2.7%
Below AverageNew Jobs
+12,700
over 10 years
Annual Openings
46,200
per year (avg.)
461,400 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
Pharmacy Career Ladder+263% salary growth potential
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$37,990
Training program + PTCB/ExCPT certification
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Pharmacy Technician
Training program + PTCB/ExCPT certification
$37,990
PharmD degree (4 years) + NAPLEX + MPJE
$137,910
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Estimated total: 32–62 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
4–8 weeks
Estimated processing time
Study guides for the PTCE and ExCPT certification exams.
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Missouri does not require national certification to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. All licensing is managed through the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Pharmacy.