Home / Compare / Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses vs. Pharmacy Technicians Salary comparison Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses vs. Pharmacy Technicians: Salary Comparison Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn a median salary of $62,340/year, while Pharmacy Technicians earn $43,460/year — a difference of $18,880. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Pharmacy Technicians
Median salary
$62,340
$43,460
Hourly rate
$29.97/hr
$20.9/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$47,960
$35,100
Senior level (90th %)
$80,510
$59,450
Education required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
632,430
487,920
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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