33103 economic 2025-2027
Northeast Moderate
Canada Moderate
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants in Northeast
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.60
/hr
Typical
$19.50
/hr
Experienced
$26.00
/hr
Average: $20.47/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 Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Northeast region:
- Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): more than 95%