In the first quarter of 2025, there were 39,111 job postings for pharmacy technicians nationwide, according to a May 14 report from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
This marks a slight decline from the same period in 2024, which saw 39,716 pharmacy technician job postings.
Demand was highest in the South, which recorded 14,541 job postings — more than double the 6,997 postings reported in the Northeast. The Midwest had 9,606 postings, followed by the West with 7,967.
Top states for pharmacy technician demand
Texas led all states with 2,912 pharmacy technician job postings, followed by:
- California: 2,765
- Florida: 2,488
- Ohio: 1,871
- New York: 1,737
North Dakota reported the fewest job postings, with just 82.
Read about hospital pharmacist demand here.
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