Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $46,110 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $57,320
Employed locally 150
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $46,110
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $57,320

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 30% 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
    Bozeman, MT $48,760
    Helena, MT $48,620
    Billings, MT $46,970
    Missoula, MT $46,500
    Binghamton, NY $38,970
    Sumter, SC $37,640

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,720
    Pharmacists $134,990
    Dental Hygienists $89,780
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,630
    Physical Therapists $82,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Great Falls, MT is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Great Falls, MT is 6.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.