"How long does it take to become a pharmacy technician in Hawaii?"

"The primary Hawaii license requires approximately 1,500 hours of qualifying experience, which is roughly 0.8 years of full-time work."

"Do pharmacy technicians need a license in Hawaii?"

"Yes. Hawaii requires state-level licensing or registration for pharmacy technicians, administered by the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce \u0026 Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

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

"In Hawaii, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Hawaii Workforce Development Division - Apprenticeships, 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 Hawaii

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

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), pharmacy technicians in Hawaii earned a median annual wage of approximately $46,760. Employment concentration in Hawaii 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 Hawaii?"

"Hawaii currently employs approximately 1,540 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

Hawaii employs approximately 1,540 pharmacy technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $46,760 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 Hawaii, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Pharmacy Technician in Hawaii

How do I become a pharmacy technician in Hawaii? Hawaii requires credentials such as Pharmacist. The licensing authority is the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? The primary license requires approximately 1,500 hours of experience (roughly 0.8 years of full-time work) ³.

Do I need a license in Hawaii? Yes. Hawaii has licensing or registration requirements for pharmacy technicians. The Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do pharmacy technicians earn in Hawaii? The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Hawaii is $46,760 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $36,120 and experienced professionals can earn $62,190 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: Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy
Median wage (Hawaii): $46,760 per year ¹
Exam requirement: Third-party exam required

Pharmacy Technician License Requirements in Hawaii

The Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy oversees pharmacy technician licensing in Hawaii ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Pharmacist	DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Pharmacist interprets and evaluates prescription orders, compounds and labels drugs and dispenses drugs pursuant to a prescriber’s prescription.

Additional Requirements

Background check: Specific type of conviction prohibited
Exam: Third-party exam required
Experience: Work experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Pharmacy Technician Wages by Metro Area in Hawaii

Pharmacy Technicians Wages by Metro Area in Hawaii

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), pharmacy technicians wages in Hawaii vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Urban Honolulu	1,100	$46,400	$49,120	$36,120	$63,890
Kahului-Wailuku	150	$45,750	$49,700	$38,980	$60,210

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 2025.

Top Metros for Pharmacy technicians in Hawaii

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Urban Honolulu	1,100	$46,400
Kahului-Wailuku	150	$45,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for pharmacy technicians in Hawaii? Hawaii currently employs approximately 1,540 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 Hawaii with an out-of-state license? Contact the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

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

How much do pharmacy technicians earn in Hawaii compared to the national average? The median annual wage for pharmacy technicians in Hawaii is $46,760, which is $3,300 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/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs - Board of Pharmacy - Licensing Information: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/pharmacy/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
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)