Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Pharmacies and drug stores
- Hospitals
- Grocery store pharmacies
Outlook
Growth for this career will be faster than average. As the population ages, more people will need medications. New medications are always being developed and more will become available.
Demand for pharmacy technicians also grows as pharmacy technicians do more tasks formally done by pharmacists. Job prospects will be best for those with experience, formal training, and certifications.
Pharmacy Technicians (CIS 100154)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
20,516 Very large |
& |
11.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,750 High |
| Champaign Area |
372 Large |
& |
11.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
317 Large |
& |
6.6% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Cook County |
8,894 Very large |
& |
15.3% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
809 High |
| Decatur Area |
178 Medium |
& |
5.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
965 Large |
& |
9.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
82 Moderate |
| Du Page County |
1,825 Large |
& |
4.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
139 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
376 Large |
& |
36.4% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
45 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
168 Large |
& |
-6.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
312 Large |
& |
6.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Lake County |
1,535 Very large |
& |
10.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
129 Moderate |
| McHenry County |
329 Large |
& |
17.6% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
31 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
304 Large |
& |
6.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
344 Large |
& |
11.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
917 Large |
& |
12.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
81 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
266 Large |
& |
0.0% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
309 Large |
& |
6.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Rockford Area |
495 Large |
& |
2.2% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
170 Large |
& |
5.9% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
14 Few |
| Springfield Area |
511 Large |
& |
2.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
37 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
597 Large |
& |
-1.0% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
41 Few |
| Vermilion County |
109 Large |
& |
-2.8% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Will County |
1,261 Very large |
& |
7.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
101 Moderate |
| United States |
459,600 Very large |
& |
5.6% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
44,900 High |