New York Pharmacy Technician Requirement

New York does not license pharmacy technicians in retail settings. However, technicians working in hospital or health-system pharmacies must be licensed and nationally certified.

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Salary

Pharmacy technicians in New York typically earn $19–$25 per hour. Certified technicians and those in hospital settings tend to earn higher wages.

State Registration Requirements

Continuing Education Requirements

Summary

In New York, pharmacy technicians working in hospitals must be certified and licensed, while retail technicians are not regulated at the state level. Employers may impose their own training standards. CE is only required to maintain national certification.