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Pharmacy Technicians in Alaska

Pharmacy technicians prepare medications under a pharmacist's direction, measuring, mixing, counting, and labeling drugs according to prescriptions. They work primarily in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinical settings, maintaining records and ensuring accuracy in medication dispensing In Alaska the median pay is $52,640 a year, 15% above the national median of $45,750.

$52,640median pay in Alaska, per year
$47,140–$59,350middle half earn
800employed in Alaska
$45,750U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Alaska

2,714open roles like this on employer career sites, 38 in Alaska or remote
18employers hiring
2,488posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in Alaska and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsLaw and Government

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Licenses and training in Alaska

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O*NET-SOC 29-2052.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska, annual.