PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient
Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
$26.75–$38.64/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacy Technician jobs in St. Paul, MN
The median pharmacy technician pay in the St. Paul area is $23.64 per hour ($49,170 a year), with the typical range running from $19.71 to $25.14. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for St. Paul and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in St. Paul. The free report below lists employers near St. Paul and what they pay.
- $23.64median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $20–$25typical range per hour
- 4,390pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Pharmacy Technician roles near St. Paul
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient
Fairview Health Services · Woodbury, MN
$25.50–$36.83/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient
Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN
$25.50–$36.83/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient
Fairview Health Services · Burnsville, MN
$25.50–$36.83/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Pharmacy Technician roles in St. Paul
1 more open role from employers in St. Paul. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Saint Paul, MN
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Get my free pay reportPharmacy Technician pay in St. Paul, MN
The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $23.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 4,390 pharmacy technicians employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.19 | $37,840 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.71 | $41,000 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.64 | $49,170 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $25.14 | $52,290 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.82 | $59,950 | 38% above U.S. median |
How St. Paul ranks
- 29th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 76th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 4 Minnesota metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in St. Paul
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.64 median hour buys what $22.55 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your St. Paul paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$851
- Per year: $42,552
- Per month: $3,546
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Paul
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in St. Paul
CMS lists 4 hospitals in St. Paul, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Children's | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Capitol Park Mental Health Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 8 mi | $23.64/hr | 428,579 |
| Woodbury, MN | 9 mi | $23.64/hr | 80,596 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Minnesota · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in St. Paul
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in St. Paul, MN?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $23.64 per hour, about $49,170 a year. The middle half earn between $19.71 and $25.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Paul a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 76th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in St. Paul?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Paul.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Paul as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in St. Paul?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Paul is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in St. Paul?
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Your Pharm Tech pay reportSt. Paul, MN · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Fairview Health ServicesShoreview, MN · 14 postings$31.16/ hr$22–$41
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 8 postings$26.35/ hr$21–$33
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 7 postings$26.02/ hr$21–$34
- CommonSpirit HealthLITTLE FALLS, MN · 2 postings$22.91/ hr$20–$26
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$27.69High$37
33 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician III - SpecialtyPermanent$26.75–$38.64/ hour
- Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs HospitalPermanent$21.08–$31.62/ hour
+ 31 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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