Question about Pharmacy Techs

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I was just curious. Does anyone know around how much a pharmacy tech makes?
 
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i've heard that starting it's around $35,000 and higher in the bay area.. prob varies with where you live and the standard of living 😳
 
I'm a 'Drug Associate' at a pharmacy. I think it's a pretty cool job and lets me get to see how retail pharmacy works. I only get paid slightly over minimum wage, but that's not really important to me. I just wanted to see what it would be like working in a pharmacy.

Off the subject, but does anyone know what minimum wage is now? Last I heard it was $5.15. Has it changed?
 
$1.50, a dash of pocket lint and a grapefruit.

Take my word for it or go here:

salary.com

Big Metro areas pay more than small areas, but your cost of living is more too. Hospitals usually pay more than retail. But if you can get a job with the feds, there's big money comparatively.