Salary Guide · Pharmacy Technician · Florida 2024
Pharmacy Technician Salary in Florida (2024 Data)
The average annual salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Florida is $43,460 (BLS 2024). This guide covers salary ranges by experience, work setting, and certification status in Miami-Dade and across Florida.
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Florida Pharmacy Technician Salary Overview
The BLS reports the mean annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Florida at $43,460/year ($20.89/hour) as of 2024. Florida ranks among the higher-paying states for pharmacy technicians. The top 10% earn $55,000+/year. Entry-level positions start at $36,000–$40,000/year.
Pharmacy Tech Salary by Work Setting in Florida
Hospital pharmacy technicians typically earn more than retail pharmacy techs in Florida. Hospital average: $46,000–$52,000/year. Retail (CVS, Walgreens, Publix): $38,000–$44,000/year. Compounding pharmacy techs with sterile technique experience: $44,000–$54,000/year. Specialty pharmacy: $46,000–$56,000+/year.
CPhT Certification and Salary Impact
CPhT certification (through ExCPT or PTCB) is required by most Florida employers and can increase starting salary by $2,000–$5,000/year compared to uncertified technicians. GMTTI's Pharmacy Technician program includes both ExCPT and PTCB exam preparation.
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GMTTI's 51-week Pharmacy Technician program covers retail, hospital, and compounding pharmacy — giving graduates flexibility to pursue the highest-paying positions. CPhT prep is included. Title IV financial aid means most qualifying students invest very little out of pocket for a career earning $43,000+/year.
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Pharmacy Tech Salary FL — FAQ
$43,460/year (BLS 2024). Top earners (hospital, specialty, compounding) make $50,000–$56,000+/year.
Yes, typically $4,000–$8,000/year more on average. Hospital positions also often include better benefits.
Both are accepted by Florida employers. PTCB is slightly preferred by hospital systems. ExCPT is slightly easier to obtain for new graduates. GMTTI prepares you for both.