Walmart is raising wages for its pharmacy technicians, a sign that large retail pharmacies continue to compete fiercely for some workers.

Starting next week Walmart said it would raise wages for pharmacy technicians to bring average pay for the role to more than $20 an hour. It also promised more frequent wage increases based on experience and time at the retailer, which executives believe will help attract and retain pharmacy employees.

This post first appeared on wsj.com

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