Pharmacy Technician License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a pharmacy technician in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
44 states require a license, 7 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Required | $104 | N/A | N/A |
| Alaska | Required | $150 | N/A | N/A |
| Arizona | Required | $326 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Arkansas | Required | $106 | N/A | N/A |
| California | Required | $249 | 1.9 months | N/A |
| Colorado | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| Delaware | Not Required | — | — | — |
| District of Columbia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Florida | Required | $105 | 1.2 months | N/A |
| Georgia | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| Hawaii | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Idaho | Required | $192 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Illinois | Required | $157 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Indiana | Required | $192 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Iowa | Required | $169 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Kansas | Required | $243 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Kentucky | Required | $25 | N/A | N/A |
| Louisiana | Required | $281 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Maine | Required | $41 | N/A | N/A |
| Maryland | Required | $83 | 1.2 months | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Required | $150 | 1.9 months | 1 |
| Michigan | Required | $264 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Minnesota | Required | $50 | N/A | N/A |
| Mississippi | Required | $90 | N/A | N/A |
| Missouri | Required | $78 | N/A | N/A |
| Montana | Required | $164 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Nebraska | Required | $154 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Nevada | Required | $100 | 7.4 months | N/A |
| New Hampshire | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey | Required | $85 | N/A | N/A |
| New Mexico | Required | $162 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| New York | Not Required | — | — | — |
| North Carolina | Required | $159 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| North Dakota | Required | $162 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Ohio | Required | $97 | 2.3 months | 1 |
| Oklahoma | Required | $40 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Oregon | Required | $287 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Rhode Island | Required | $25 | 4.7 months | N/A |
| South Carolina | Required | $56 | N/A | N/A |
| South Dakota | Required | $154 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Tennessee | Required | $130 | N/A | N/A |
| Texas | Required | $212 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Utah | Required | $212 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| Vermont | Required | $50 | N/A | N/A |
| Virginia | Required | $164 | 3.9 months | 1 |
| Washington | Required | $187 | 4.7 months | 1 |
| West Virginia | Required | $142 | 4.8 months | 1 |
| Wisconsin | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Wyoming | Required | $229 | 3.9 months | 1 |
Getting Started
Ready to start your pharmacy technician business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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