Launch your pharmacy technician career in Virginia

Learn Virginia pharmacy technician training, licensing, certification, and salary information, all in one place.

Learn what it takes

Understand Virginia’s licensing requirements.

Get trained

Enroll in our online, Virginia-approved training course.

Start your career

Get licensed, certified, and job-ready quickly.

Start your pharmacy technician journey in Virginia

Whether you’re starting a new career, returning to the workforce, gaining experience as a student, or managing a pharmacy team, this page is your all-in-one resource.

You’ll find step-by-step licensing info, salary data by region, a Virginia-approved online course, and employee training tools for pharmacies.

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What you need to meet the 2025 license requirements

Pharmacy technician licensing guide

To work as a pharmacy technician in Virginia, you must hold an active license from the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. In July 2025, the Board updated its requirements to make the licensing process more accessible and flexible, while still ensuring that pharmacy technicians are properly trained to support safe and effective patient care.

In our Virginia Licensing Guide, you’ll find everything you need to understand the new requirements. Learn what’s required, choose the best pharmacy tech school for you, and apply for your license with confidence.
Take a fully-approved course & prepare for certification

Virginia pharmacy tech online training course

To get licensed as a pharmacy technician in Virginia, you’ll need to complete a state-approved pharmacy tech training class and pass a national certification exam. Our 1st Pass CPhT Course helps you meet both of these requirements.

The course is fully online, self-paced, and recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)—making it an approved option under Virginia’s 2025 licensing rules. Once you finish the course, you’ll be eligible to take the certification exam and apply for your pharmacy technician license.
  • Meets Virginia’s 2025 licensing requirements
  • Qualifies you to take the PTCB certification exam
  • A fraction of the cost of college or in-person programs
  • Fully online—study anytime, anywhere
“I was looking for a flexible, affordable way to start a new career, and the 1st Pass CPhT Course was exactly what I needed. The lessons were easy to follow, and I could study on my own time after work. I passed the PTCB exam on my first try and already have a job offer lined up!”
— Danielle R., Roanoke, VA

Virginia pharmacy tech pay

Most pharmacy technicians in Virginia earn $17–$27 per hour, with higher wages for those who are PTCB certified or have experience.

Career growth and job outlook

Virginia expects an 8.7% increase in pharmacy technician jobs by 2032, with steady demand in clinical and retail settings.
See what you can earn and where the demand is highest

Salary and job outlook in Virginia

Becoming a pharmacy technician in Virginia can be a rewarding career move—both personally and financially. As demand grows and pharmacy technicians take on expanded responsibilities, there’s never been a better time to enter this high-impact healthcare role.

Our Virginia Salary and Job Outlook Report breaks down current wage trends across the state, highlights the highest-paying areas, and offers practical tips to help you increase your earning potential.
Hire and train faster with our online program

For pharmacy employers in Virginia

With Virginia’s updated 2025 licensing rules, it’s now easier than ever for pharmacies to grow and train their technician workforce. Pharmacies no longer need to rely on expensive, in-person training schools. Instead, they can enroll new hires in an approved, fully online training course that meets both state and national certification requirements.

Our 1st Pass CPhT Course is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and qualifies as an approved training program in Virginia. It’s designed to help your staff get certified quickly without disrupting your workflow.

Whether you’re hiring entry-level team members or promoting current staff into technician roles, our flexible, affordable course gives you the tools to meet training requirements and stay compliant.