Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		4,120
Mean wage		$16.89
Entry wage		$12.85
10th percentile wage		$11.95
50th percentile wage		$16.43
90th percentile wage		$23.30

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	3,180	77.3%
Education and Health Services	780	19.0%
Public Administration	80	1.9%
Professional and Business Services	70	1.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	80	$21.54
Education and Health Services	780	$19.79
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	3,180	$15.50
Professional and Business Services	70	$14.76

Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052)

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.43		$38.08		-$21.65
2018	$16.34	+.5%	$37.88	+.5%	-$21.53
2017	$15.92	+2.7%	$36.89	+2.7%	-$20.97
2016	$15.55	+2.4%	$36.04	+2.4%	-$20.49
2015	$15.31	+1.6%	$35.47	+1.6%	-$20.16
2014	$15.01	+2.0%	$34.79	+2.0%	-$19.78
2013	$14.73	+1.9%	$34.14	+1.9%	-$19.41
2012	$14.45	+1.9%	$33.49	+1.9%	-$19.04
2011	$14.17	+2.0%	$32.84	+2.0%	-$18.66
2010	$13.95	+1.6%	$32.33	+1.6%	-$18.37
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.43		$23.07		-$6.64
2018	$16.34	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	-$6.52
2017	$15.92	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$6.25
2016	$15.55	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$6.02
2015	$15.31	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$5.77
2014	$15.01	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$5.63
2013	$14.73	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$5.47
2012	$14.45	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$5.34
2011	$14.17	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$5.28
2010	$13.95	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$5.20

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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