Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,870
Mean wage		$17.39
Entry wage		$13.16
10th percentile wage		$12.49
50th percentile wage		$16.90
90th percentile wage		$23.92

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	2,990	77.1%
Education and Health Services	730	18.9%
Public Administration	80	2.0%
Professional and Business Services	70	1.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	80	$22.34
Education and Health Services	730	$20.85
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	2,990	$15.96
Professional and Business Services	70	$15.17

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 according to prescription orders.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.90		$38.66		-$21.76
2019	$16.36	+3.3%	$37.43	+3.3%	-$21.06
2018	$15.93	+2.7%	$36.45	+2.7%	-$20.51
2017	$15.57	+2.4%	$35.61	+2.4%	-$20.04
2016	$15.32	+1.6%	$35.05	+1.6%	-$19.72
2015	$15.03	+2.0%	$34.38	+2.0%	-$19.34
2014	$14.75	+1.9%	$33.73	+1.9%	-$18.98
2013	$14.46	+1.9%	$33.09	+1.9%	-$18.62
2012	$14.18	+2.0%	$32.45	+2.0%	-$18.26
2011	$13.96	+1.6%	$31.94	+1.6%	-$17.97
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.90		$23.93		-$7.03
2019	$16.36	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$6.59
2018	$15.93	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$6.32
2017	$15.57	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$6.09
2016	$15.32	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$5.84
2015	$15.03	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$5.69
2014	$14.75	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$5.53
2013	$14.46	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$5.40
2012	$14.18	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$5.34
2011	$13.96	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$5.26

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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