Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $46,840 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $57,300
Employed locally 140
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $46,840
    75th
    $50,400
    90th
    $57,300

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Rochester, MN $49,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,660
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,590
    St. Cloud, MN $46,330
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,310

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,360
    Nurse Practitioners $135,190
    Physical Therapists $100,960
    Pharmacists $153,140
    Physician Assistants $137,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Mankato, MN is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Mankato, MN is 7.8% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.