"How long does pharmacy technician in Alaska training take?"

"Most paths into the pharmacy technician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"Do pharmacy technicians need a license in Alaska?"

"Yes. Alaska requires state-level licensing or registration for pharmacy technicians, administered by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community \u0026 Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for pharmacy technicians in Alaska?"

"In Alaska, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Pharmacy Technician in Alaska

Q: "How much do pharmacy technicians earn in Alaska?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), pharmacy technicians in Alaska earned a median annual wage of approximately $52,640. Employment concentration in Alaska is roughly 0.81 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for pharmacy technicians in Alaska?"

"Alaska currently employs approximately 800 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.4% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Alaska employs approximately 800 pharmacy technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $52,640 ¹. Nationally, pharmacy technician employment is projected to grow 6.4% from 2024 to 2034, with about 49,000 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a pharmacy technician in Alaska, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Alaska

How to become a pharmacy technician in Alaska? Alaska requires credentials such as Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacist. The licensing authority is the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Alaska? Yes. Alaska has licensing or registration requirements for pharmacy technicians. The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do pharmacy technicians earn in Alaska? The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Alaska is $52,640 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $40,820 and experienced professionals can earn $70,720 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy
Median wage (Alaska): $52,640 per year ¹

Pharmacy Technician License Requirements in Alaska

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy oversees pharmacy technician licensing in Alaska ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Pharmacy Technician	License $25
Pharmacy Intern	License $30
Pharmacist	Application $100 License $100

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Pharmacy Technician Wages by Metro Area in Alaska

Pharmacy Technicians Wages by Metro Area in Alaska

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), pharmacy technicians wages in Alaska vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Anchorage	480	$51,870	$53,490	$40,570	$72,660
La Crosse-Onalaska	350	$45,880	$45,860	$35,180	$56,620
Fairbanks-College	80	$55,850	$55,180	$44,620	$67,870

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Top Metros for Pharmacy technicians in Alaska

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest pharmacy technician employment within Alaska according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Anchorage	480	$51,870
Fairbanks-College	80	$55,850

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for pharmacy technicians in Alaska? Alaska currently employs approximately 800 pharmacy technicians ¹. Nationally, pharmacy technician employment is projected to grow 6.4% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a pharmacy technician in Alaska with an out-of-state license? Contact the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Alaska? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Alaska.

How much do pharmacy technicians earn in Alaska compared to the national average? The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Alaska is $52,640, which is $9,180 above the national median of $43,460 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development - Alaska Board of Pharmacy - Licensing Information: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofPharmacy.aspx ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)