Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Southwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,500 +7% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $55,700
Employed locally 260
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $37,750
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $49,410
    90th
    $55,700

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,640
    Dental Hygienists $94,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Southwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Southwest Minnesota is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Minnesota above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Southwest Minnesota is 7% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,750.