Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician salary in North Dakota

Pharmacy Technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $22.89 per hour, about $47,600 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $20.90. The middle half earn between $18.74 and $23.92 per hour. The highest median among North Dakota metro areas is in Minot, ND, at $23.28 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Pharmacy Technician pay in North Dakota: percentiles

LevelNorth Dakota per hourNorth Dakota per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$18.12$37,690$16.88
Lower quartile$18.74$38,980$17.75
Median$22.89$47,600$20.90
Upper quartile$23.92$49,750$23.36
Top 10%$28.36$58,990$28.58

Pharmacy Technician pay by metro area in North Dakota

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs North Dakota medianAfter cost of living
Minot, ND$23.28$48,420502% above$26.75
Bismarck, ND$22.89$47,600160in line with$25.15
Fargo, ND-MN$22.43$46,6604402% below$24.68
Grand Forks, ND-MN$21.79$45,310905% below$25.14

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 North Dakota

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with North Dakota
Minnesota$23.35$48,5602% above North Dakota
Montana$22.59$46,9801% below North Dakota
South Dakota$21.04$43,7608% below North Dakota

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Common questions

How much does a pharmacy technician make in North Dakota?

The median is $22.89 per hour, about $47,600 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.12 and the top 10% earn over $28.36 (BLS, May 2024).

Which North Dakota city pays pharmacy technicians the most?

Among North Dakota metro areas, Minot, ND has the highest median at $23.28 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does North Dakota rank for pharmacy technician pay?

North Dakota ranks 7th 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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  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
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