Pharmacy Technicians Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $46,330 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $37,020
90th percentile $60,820
Employed locally 300
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,020
    25th
    $39,120
    50th (median)
    $46,330
    75th
    $50,010
    90th
    $60,820

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 39% 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
    Mankato, MN $46,840
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,660
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,310

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,200
    Nurse Practitioners$130,280
    Dental Hygienists$95,270
    Pharmacists$152,400
    Physician Assistants$131,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in St. Cloud, MN is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in St. Cloud, MN is 6.6% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,020 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,120.