Pharmacy Technician salary in Minnesota
Pharmacy Technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $23.35 per hour, about $48,560 a year, 12% above the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $19.32 and $24.78 per hour. The highest median among Minnesota metro areas is in Rochester, MN, at $23.70 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $23.35median pay per hour
- $48,560median pay per year
- 7,110pharmacy technicians employed in Minnesota
- #5of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacy Technician pay in Minnesota: percentiles
| Level | Minnesota per hour | Minnesota per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.16 | $37,770 | $16.88 |
| Lower quartile | $19.32 | $40,190 | $17.75 |
| Median | $23.35 | $48,560 | $20.90 |
| Upper quartile | $24.78 | $51,540 | $23.36 |
| Top 10% | $28.83 | $59,970 | $28.58 |
Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Minnesota median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $23.70 | $49,300 | 400 | 1% above | $26.10 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $23.64 | $49,170 | 4,390 | 1% above | $22.55 |
| Mankato, MN | $22.52 | $46,840 | 140 | 4% below | — |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $22.40 | $46,590 | 400 | 4% below | $25.23 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $22.27 | $46,330 | 300 | 5% below | $25.41 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Pharmacy Technician pay in states next to Minnesota
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $19.90 | $41,380 | 15% below Minnesota |
| North Dakota | $22.89 | $47,600 | 2% below Minnesota |
| South Dakota | $21.04 | $43,760 | 10% below Minnesota |
| Wisconsin | $20.97 | $43,620 | 10% below Minnesota |
What employers are posting in Minnesota
- 33roles with published pay
- $27.69median pay per hour
- $21–$37typical published range
- 6employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 14 | $31.16 |
| Essentia Health | 8 | $26.35 |
| Allina Health | 7 | $26.02 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $22.91 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $30.80 |
| CentraCare | 1 | $28.55 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 33 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Minnesota · Pharmacy Technician salary nationwide · Minnesota state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Minnesota?
The median is $23.35 per hour, about $48,560 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.16 and the top 10% earn over $28.83 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Minnesota city pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Among Minnesota metro areas, Rochester, MN has the highest median at $23.70 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Minnesota rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Minnesota ranks 5th of 50 states by median pharmacy technician pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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
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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.
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- Pharmacy Technician III - SpecialtyPermanent$26.75–$38.64/ hour
- Pharmacy Technician- St Josephs HospitalPermanent$21.08–$31.62/ hour
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