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Pharmacy Technician Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$49,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.75/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
1,340
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,195 #4 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Montana, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Montana earn a median of $49,400 per year ($23.75 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $38,330, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $60,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $49,400 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $49,400 is worth about $52,195 in national buying power — ranking Montana #4 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,330
$18.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,400
$23.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,780
$29.22/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $49,400 $52,195
Wyoming $48,260 $52,065 +$1,140
North Dakota $47,560 $53,463 +$1,840
Idaho $46,420 $48,610 +$2,980
South Dakota $46,170 $52,119 +$3,230

Pharmacy Technician in Montana: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Montana?

Pharmacy technicians in Montana earn a median of $49,400 per year ($23.75 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Montana pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $49,400, Montana pays 8% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 1,340 work in the state.

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