Best Pharmacy Technician Programs in Newport, Rhode Island (2026)

Newport sits within the Rhode Island pharmacy technician workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $44,380 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Newport Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$44,380BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment1,540 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Newport County unemployment rate4.0%BLS LAUS, 2024
Rhode Island location quotient1.01BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Newport. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Newport County and Rhode Island figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Pharmacy Technician Schools near Newport

Pharmacy Technician Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $45,750 $22.00 per hour
Job Outlook 6.4% 31,400 jobs (2024–2034)
49,000 openings/yr

Pharmacy-Technician Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $45,750 $22.00/hr
Average Salary $46,620 $22.41/hr

Salary Range

$36,020 10th pctl
$45,750 Median
$61,040 90th pctl
10th Percentile $36,020 $17.32/hr
25th Percentile $37,850 $18.20/hr
75th Percentile $49,990 $24.04/hr
90th Percentile $61,040 $29.35/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed471,680
Growth (2024-2034)6.4%
Annual Openings49,000
Jobs per 1,0003.0

Pharmacy Technicians (29-2052) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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