The most current occupational statistical data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) put pharmacy technician employment at more than 415,000 as of May 2020. With over 55,500 pharmacy technicians employed, the six-state Far Western U.S. region accounted for about 13.4% of U.S. pharmacy technician employment. The region is the best region in the nation for pharmacy technician pay. All six states in the Far Western U.S. ranked among the ten best in the nation for pharmacy technician annual mean wages, including four that ranked in the top five nationally. From May 2020 BLS data, here is a state-level look at pharmacy technician pay in the Far Western U.S.:
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| Pharmacy Technician Pay in the Far Western U.S. |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| AK | 610 | $46,430 | 2nd |
| CA | 36,100 | $47,620 | 1st |
| HI | 1,850 | $42,300 | 6th |
| NV | 4,210 | $39,390 | 9th |
| OR | 5,020 | $43,410 | 5th |
| WA | 7,740 | $46,400 | 3rd |
| U.S. | 415,310 | $36,450 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on May 18, 2021
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