How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Hawaii (2026 Guide)

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in Hawaii: Step by Step

The PTCE exam and PTCB eligibility rules are the same nationwide. Hawaii's only state-specific layer is its own registration requirement.

1. 1
   Meet PTCB eligibility

   Have a high school diploma or GED, disclose any criminal or state board history, and qualify through one of two national pathways: completion of a PTCB-recognized education/training program, or at least 500 hours of verified pharmacy technician work experience within the preceding four years.
2. 2
   Pass the national PTCE exam

   Register with PTCB and pay the $129 exam fee (this never varies by state). The exam is 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored, 10 unscored pretest) over 110 minutes at a Pearson VUE test center. A scaled score of 1400 (out of 1000-1600) is required to pass.
3. 3
   Complete Hawaii's Certificate of Registration (Pharmacy Technician)

   As of January 1, 2026, Hawaii requires all pharmacy technicians to hold a state certificate of registration — a recent change. PTCB/NHA certification is not required unless the technician will administer vaccines. No formal training-hour requirement for the base registration. Fee varies by registration-year parity ($130 even years / $80 odd years) due to a Compliance Resolution Fund surcharge. The fee is $130. Renewal: Expires Dec 31 of every odd-numbered year regardless of registration date.
4. 4
   Apply for your first pharmacy technician position

   With PTCB certification and your state registration in hand, you can apply to retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and specialty/mail-order pharmacies. Average pay in Hawaii is $21.82/hr.

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