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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$48,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.22/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
7,340
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,975 #13 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Minnesota, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $48,300 per year ($23.22 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $38,110, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $62,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $48,300 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $48,300 is worth about $48,975 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #13 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,110
$18.32/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,300
$23.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$62,080
$29.85/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $48,300 $48,975
North Dakota $47,560 $53,463 +$740
South Dakota $46,170 $52,119 +$2,130
Wisconsin $45,970 $48,855 +$2,330
Iowa $44,860 $51,116 +$3,440

Pharmacy Technician in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Minnesota?

Pharmacy technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $48,300 per year ($23.22 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $48,300, Minnesota pays 6% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 7,340 work in the state.

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