33103 economic 2025-2027
Lower Mainland - Southwest Moderate
Canada Moderate
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Lower Mainland - Southwest
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.85
/hr
Typical
$21.77
/hr
Experienced
$29.15
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants (NOC 33103) 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 technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 3,840 people work in this occupation.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 93%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%