Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $47,600 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $37,650
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 160
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,650
    25th
    $41,620
    50th (median)
    $47,600
    75th
    $54,100
    90th
    $58,910

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Bend, OR $53,080
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $51,010
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $49,020
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,920

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,560
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,040
    Nurse Practitioners $124,810
    Physical Therapists $81,110
    Pharmacists $137,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 9.5% above the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,650 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,620.