May 2023 data released earlier this year by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that over 460,000 Americans were working as pharmacy technicians. With over 21,000 pharmacy technicians employed, the six-state New England region accounted for about 5% of U.S. pharmacy technician employment. From May 2023 BLS data, here is a summary look at pharmacy technician pay in New England and the U.S. as a whole:
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| Pharmacy Technician Pay in New England |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| CT | 4,930 | $43,220 | 18th |
| MA | 9,840 | $46,450 | 7th |
| ME | 2,220 | $40,260 | 38th |
| NH | 2,160 | $42,540 | 22nd |
| RI | 1,590 | $42,360 | 23rd |
| VT | 850 | $41,360 | 30th |
| 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 December 2, 2024
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