Medicine is made by Technicians

From sterile production to biotech labs, skilled technicians make and quality-check the medicines America depends on. See where the work is, what it pays, and the path in through Unmudl.

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Where the work is

States highlighted for pharma & biomanufacturing on the Technician Map. Hover a pin for details.

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$40k–$85k

Typical wage range across pharma technician roles

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~$58,230

Average U.S. technician wage across roles

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600K+

Installation, maintenance & repair openings each year

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No degree

Most roles start with a certificate or apprenticeship

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In one line

A pharmaceutical or biomanufacturing technician runs and documents the regulated production of medicines and biotech products under cGMP and sterile conditions, and maintains the equipment behind it. It's hands-on work that typically pays $40,000–$85,000 and usually takes 6–12 months of training to enter.

Last reviewed June 2026 · National Technician Role Library

Typical pay$40k–$85k / yr
Time to start6–12 months
EducationNo 4-yr degree
Active states14 (see map)

The Industry

The people who make medicine

Drug and biotech manufacturing is highly regulated and precise. Technicians run sterile and cGMP production, calibrate lab and process equipment, and keep cleanrooms contamination-free.

Precise, well-paid work

Run regulated production and maintain the lab and process equipment behind every batch.

Growing biomanufacturing base

Expanding U.S. drug and biotech production is creating steady technician demand.

No four-year degree required

Most roles start with a certificate, short course, or apprenticeship.

States active for pharma

CaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkPennsylvaniaTexasUtahIndiana

Roles in this industry

Pharma &
biomanufacturing careers

The roles drug and biotech makers hire for most; from the National Technician Role Library. Open any role for the full spec: pay, O*NET code, skills, training, and live jobs.