Pharmacy Technician salary in Minnesota
What pharmacy technicians earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,300$23.22 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$43,490 – $54,440Top 10%: $62,080+
Jobs7,3400.82× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,520 | $23.33 | 4,670 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $45,610 | $21.93 | 600 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $46,450 | $22.33 | 570 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $45,390 | $21.82 | 430 |
| Rochester, MN | $50,730 | $24.39 | 430 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $47,510 | $22.84 | 400 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,080 | $21.67 | 390 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,880 | $22.06 | 350 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $46,270 | $22.25 | 290 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,440 | $21.84 | 270 |
| Mankato, MN | $48,400 | $23.27 | 130 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $49,710 | $23.90 | 130 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $47,110 | $22.65 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Wyoming · $48,260 Utah · $48,140 Nevada · $47,980 Vermont · $47,940 Arizona · $47,640 North Dakota · $47,560
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $83,400
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Minnesota?
Pharmacy Technicians in Minnesota earned a median of $48,300 a year ($23.22 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $43,490 to $54,440.
Where in Minnesota do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Rochester, MN at $50,730.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.