Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,780
Mean wage		$17.07
Entry wage		$12.48
10th percentile wage		$11.43
50th percentile wage		$16.24
90th percentile wage		$23.40

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Health and Personal Care Stores	2,520	66.8%
Hospitals	570	15.2%
General Merchandise Stores	220	6.0%
Food and Beverage Stores	130	3.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	100	$20.05
Hospitals	570	$19.39
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	30	$17.62
General Merchandise Stores	220	$17.58

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	$16.24		$37.59		-$21.35
2017	$16.10	+.8%	$37.28	+.8%	-$21.17
2016	$15.73	+2.4%	$36.42	+2.4%	-$20.68
2015	$15.49	+1.6%	$35.84	+1.6%	-$20.35
2014	$15.19	+2.0%	$35.16	+2.0%	-$19.96
2013	$14.90	+1.9%	$34.50	+1.9%	-$19.59
2012	$14.62	+1.9%	$33.84	+1.9%	-$19.21
2011	$14.34	+2.0%	$33.18	+2.0%	-$18.84
2010	$14.11	+1.6%	$32.67	+1.6%	-$18.55
2009	$13.87	+1.8%	$32.09	+1.8%	-$18.22
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.24		$22.55		-$6.31
2017	$16.10	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$6.20
2016	$15.73	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$5.98
2015	$15.49	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$5.73
2014	$15.19	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$5.58
2013	$14.90	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$5.42
2012	$14.62	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$5.29
2011	$14.34	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$5.24
2010	$14.11	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$5.15
2009	$13.87	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$5.08

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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