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Military Pharmacy Technicians
Median Salary
80,328
Workforce Count
690
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Pharmacy technicians perform all functions related to preparing, controlling, and dispensing pharmaceutical products. They verify prescription orders for dosage and provide instructions to patients regarding medication and possible side effects. They perform administrative functions, safeguard and account for inventories, and submit required reports. They maintain pharmacy system databases and pharmacy reference files.
What is the work environment like?
Pharmacy technicians usually work in hospitals and clinics on land or aboard ships. They may also work in field hospitals.
How many people have this role in the Military?
690
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$114,880
2 Years
$75,023
6 Years
$114,880
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Pharmacy technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice in pharmaceutical tasks, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Pharmacy laws and regulations
- Drug types and uses
- Mixing and dispensing drugs
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Administrative
- Mathematics
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
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