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Job outlook for pharmacist technician instructors in the United States
Are pharmacist technician instructor jobs in demand?
Pharmacist technician instructor job and salary trends over time
Pharmacist technician instructor jobs over time
Pharmacist technician instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,133 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,137 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,206 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,187 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,226 | 0.00% |
Average pharmacist technician instructor salary over time
Pharmacist technician instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,247 | $21.27 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $43,451 | $20.89 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $42,258 | $20.32 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $41,049 | $19.74 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $40,301 | $19.38 | +2.4% |
Pharmacist technician instructor jobs by state
Most common states for pharmacist technician instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 186 | 30% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 209 | 28% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 349 | 26% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,721 | 25% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,909 | 23% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,283 | 23% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 238 | 23% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 221 | 23% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 299 | 22% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,050 | 20% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 636 | 20% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,041 | 19% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 916 | 19% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 202 | 19% |
| 15 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 132 | 19% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,666 | 18% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,359 | 18% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,071 | 18% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 730 | 18% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 643 | 18% |
Most common cities for pharmacist technician instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon | 1 | 1% | $38,522 |
| 2 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $38,087 |
| 3 | Plantation | 1 | 1% | $38,289 |
| 4 | Portland | 1 | 1% | $37,667 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $35,508 |
Pharmacist Technician Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of pharmacist technician instructor experts
Wilkes University
Tiffin University
Western New England University
University of Rhode Island
Idaho State University
University of California, Irvine
Ashland University
Orange Coast College
Austin Community College
What general advice would you give to a Pharmacist Technician Instructor?
Rubi Mahato PhD, MBA: Be open to new possibilities, network with pharmacy professionals, communicate effectively, and never stop learning.
What will help Pharmacist Technician Instructors increase their earning potential?
Rubi Mahato PhD, MBA: Critical thinking, adaptability, effective patient counseling, and effective communication with healthcare professionals.
Dr. Stephanie Opfer
Associate Professor of English, Assistant Dean of the School of Creative and Media ArtsTiffin University
Visual And Performing Arts
What will help Pharmacist Technician Instructors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Stephanie Opfer: Unfortunately, teaching as an adjunct does not pay well. Students should keep their full-time jobs and teach part-time until they find a full-time job at a college or university. That part-time teaching provides them valuable experience and connections that make them more competitive candidates for full-time positions because they'd also be competing with candidates who have PhDs. So adjunct work is more of a long-term investment rather than an immediate return. Also, even full-time teaching jobs don't pay particularly well, so they'll really need to love teaching if they want to do it full-time. If they don't like teaching as an adjunct, they won't like doing it full-time.
What general advice would you give to a Pharmacist Technician Instructor?
Kimberly Pesaturo PharmD, BCPS: Becoming both a true professional and an expert are longtime, if not lifetime, processes.
Continued self-development and being open to new ideas, concepts, and innovations are key to
career progression. New doors are going to open, and some when you least expect them. Take
advantage of opportunities that come your way! Be open to the fact that growth takes time and
change is inevitable.
What Pharmacist Technician Instructor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kimberly Pesaturo PharmD, BCPS: I see two main areas as being vital to career success in the next few years. The first is
embracing both the fluid nature of the field of pharmacy and its new technologies. The second is
cultivating a high degree of emotional intelligence, communication, and professionalism.
Dr. Elizabeth St. Louis PharmD, BCACP
Director, Co-Curriculum and Experiential EngagementUniversity of Rhode Island
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration
What Pharmacist Technician Instructor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Elizabeth St. Louis PharmD, BCACP: Pharmacy is a field that is ever-evolving as new medications, technologies, and regulations emerge, so it is crucial that graduates prioritize staying informed about changes and being a lifelong learner to expand their knowledge and clinical skills. It is also valuable to find experienced pharmacists who can serve as mentors and provide guidance as they navigate their career; they can learn from their experiences and seek advice on professional development opportunities and career advancement. I would also be remiss if I did not point out the value of investing in professional networking with colleagues, mentors, and other professionals that can provide worthwhile insights into salary negotiation strategies, job opportunities, and career advancement paths. Attend professional conferences, join professional associations, and participate in online forums to expand your professional network and stay connected to changes in the profession. Above all, it is critical for new graduates to stay resilient and flexible as pharmacy practice can be demanding and fast-paced with unexpected challenges. Being adaptable to change and identifying effective ways to manage stress and cope with the demands of the profession will help ensure a long and fulfilling career.
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate ProfessorIdaho State University
College of Pharmacy
What type of skills will young Pharmacist Technician Instructors need?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Leadership, flexibility and adaptability, innovation and creativity. Pharmacy is an ever-evolving profession and these are the skills that will help graduates to succeed in an ever changing environment.
What experience really stands out on Pharmacist Technician Instructor resumes?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: In my experience, students who are well-rounded with good grades and with leadership and extra-curricular experience stand out. Especially if that extra-curricular experience is also connected to their expressed passion in the application letter.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Pharmacist Technician Instructors?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Our curriculum at Idaho State has always involved synchronous distance education across 3 campus locations in two states, but the learning environment has still been a shift, even for our experienced distance learners. From students with families managing child care and virtual education, to finding a quiet place to attend class and study for those with roommates, the pandemic has been stressful for many of our students. That being said, they have been resilient and have risen to the challenge and since the pandemic began our students' academic performance has not suffered.
Our students have also been given the opportunity to serve our communities during the pandemic; helping with COVID screening, testing, and vaccination efforts through their service learning activities. Many have gone well above and beyond what is required for service learning and have volunteered many, many hours of service to our communities.
What type of skills will young Pharmacist Technician Instructors need?
Sarah McBane: The profession has been evolving as long as I've been a pharmacist but, as with the rest of the healthcare system, the speed of that evolution really accelerated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacy graduates will need to flexible, innovative and entrepreneurial, able to adapt to changes and to create their own opportunities. We will continue to count on pharmacists as the medication experts, but what that looks like may vary from setting to setting.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Pharmacist Technician Instructors?
Dr. Paul Hyman Ph.D.: I think the greatest impact on students graduating this year or next year will be that their final years of education will have been more limited in experiences. There are fewer opportunities for internships, job shadowing, and other experiences that require face-to-face interactions. They have not disappeared, but there are clearly fewer of them, and some of those are virtual rather than in-person. We recently had an event when students presented their experiences with summer internships, and two of the four presentations were by students who did virtual internships that normally would have been in-person.
Rodney Foster
Instructor - Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructor - Airframe & Powerplant TechnologyOrange Coast College
Engineering
What general advice would you give to a Pharmacist Technician Instructor?
Rodney Foster: Orange Coast College (OCC) teaches Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) and Avionics. Although the Government has dampened air travel by putting up restrictions to prevent a Covid-19 spread, there is still a certified mechanic/skilled labor shortage. I believe all our students will have permanent jobs within a six-month search. OCC AMT is listed as an essential workforce by the state of California and is back in classes full-time, Face-to-face labs, and online lectures. Our next semester registration maximum filled in two days and still has over 35 additional students per class on the waiting list.
Richard Espinosa Ph.D.
Department Chair for Allied Health Sciences, Pre-Health Sciences, and Pre-Med.Austin Community College
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
What general advice would you give to a Pharmacist Technician Instructor?
Richard Espinosa Ph.D.: Austin Community College was affected by Covid-19 in the training of program students during the spring 2020 semester. ACC did everything it could with research and guidance from the local, state, and federal governments to ensure student safety at the forefront of the training. This training resumed this summer semester by putting protocols in place to keep students and instructors safe. This involved retraining our techniques in showing students skills with the new "normal" we are experiencing. With the skills that have been ingrained in our students since day 1 of our courses, students will be more than ready to enter the workforce, once they complete their degree in one of our health science programs. ACC teaches and uses the latest technology to ensure students are prepared to work, once they start their careers in health care. Utilizing technology in health care, like virtual doctor visits and contactless transactions, makes everyone feel safe, healthy, and efficient, particularly during these stressful times. I think because of the pandemic, we are raising the bar to teach in ways we have not thought of before for our graduates to show mastery of their skill being taught, and for the patients to receive the best possible care. New graduates will realize the impact and value of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), especially when working closely with their patients because they will know its significance. Our graduates will be better prepared to stop and prevent the spread of Covid-19, due to the higher standards being practiced during their training, and being safe in our world of learning their medical skills. ACC will continue to produce highly qualified graduates who are ready to enter the healthcare workplace.