May 2023 data published earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows more than 460,000 Americans being employed as pharmacy technicians. With almost 15,000 pharmacy technicians employed, the five-state Rocky Mountain region accounted for only 3% of U.S. pharmacy technician employment. In general, the Rocky Mountain region is one of the better regions in the country for pharmacy technician pay, as all states register an annual mean wage for pharmacy technicians that tops the national average of $43,330. From May 2023 BLS data, here is a summary look at pharmacy technician pay in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S.:
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| Pharmacy Technician Pay in the Rocky Mountain Region |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| CO | 5,920 | $47,150 | 6th |
| ID | 2,480 | $44,060 | 14th |
| MT | 1,340 | $43,270 | 17th |
| UT | 4,460 | $45,400 | 10th |
| WY | 720 | $43,380 | 16th |
| U.S. | 460,280 | $43,330 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on November 11, 2024
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