Pharmacy Technician salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$48,520/year
about $23.33 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $43,800 – $54,760
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $48,520 a year and half earn less. That's 6% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,240 | $18.38 |
| 25th | $43,800 | $21.06 |
| Median (50th) | $48,520 | $23.33 |
| 75th | $54,760 | $26.33 |
| 90th (top earners) | $61,790 | $29.71 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacy technician job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $43,800 ($21.06/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $43,800 to $54,760 ($21.06 to $26.33/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $54,760 ($26.33/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CPhT) is required in many states and often comes with higher pay.
- Hospital pharmacy roles often pay more than retail pharmacy roles.
- Ask about evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and any differential pay for them.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.