Pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies, hospitals, wholesale, online pharmacies, and government organizations. They prepare and dispense medications and perform many other tasks needed to keep pharmacies running smoothly. Entry-level salaries average $30,000, while pharmacy technician supervisors earn on average $45,000. The role of the pharmacy technician is currently expanding to include not just dispensing medication but also consulting with patients on the proper use of medication. So for those interested in the pharmaceutical side of the medical field, now is an excellent time to become a pharmacy technician. Employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to rise by an astonishing 32 percent between 2006 and 2016.