32124 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Good
Pharmacy technicians in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$19.00
/hr
Typical
$30.00
/hr
Experienced
$33.33
/hr
Average: $27.61/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technicians (NOC 32124) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about pharmacy technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,540 people work in this occupation.
- Pharmacy technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 62%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 37%