How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in North Dakota in 2026?

A typical Pharmacy Tech in North Dakota earns about $22.86 per hour, or $47,560 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $3,963 a month or $915 a week, figures calculated from the annual number. Pay varies by city, employer, and experience, but this is the starting point for understanding what the job pays across the state.

North Dakota's typical pay runs about 4% above the national figure of $22.00 an hour ($45,750 a year), according to the same May 2025 data. That puts North Dakota 13th among all 51 states for Pharmacy Tech pay. Roughly 890 Pharmacy Techs work across the state, a small workforce compared to many larger states, but enough to give a clear picture of local pay.

Entry-level Pharmacy Techs in North Dakota typically start around $18.45 an hour, or about $38,370 a year, per the May 2025 wage data. Newer techs commonly earn near the lower end of the pay range in their first year or two on the job. Pay tends to rise toward the state's typical figure of $22.86 an hour as techs gain experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in North Dakota often earn upwards of $26.08 to $30.70 an hour, or about $54,250 to $63,850 a year, according to the same wage data. The top 10% of earners make over $63,850 a year, well above what entry-level techs typically see. That leaves a spread of $25,480 between entry-level and top pay, with setting, experience, and city all playing a part in where a tech lands within that range.

Pharmacy Tech pay in North Dakota has risen from $36,060 in 2015 to $47,560 in 2025, a gain of $11,500. That's a 32% increase over the decade, according to the government wage data. Pay moved up in most years along the way, with only a small dip in 2022 before continuing to climb.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same ten years, faster than North Dakota's climb. Pay has still moved up steadily in North Dakota, even if not as quickly as the national trend. That doesn't guarantee future gains, but it shows a decade of upward movement for the profession in the state.

Pay runs highest in Bismarck, where Pharmacy Techs typically earn $49,490 a year, or $23.79 an hour, across the metro area, about 4% above the state figure. Grand Forks follows close behind at $47,110 a year, or $22.65 an hour. Both cities pay above what techs typically earn statewide.

Minot pays the least among the state's tracked cities, with Pharmacy Techs there typically earning $45,260 a year, or $21.76 an hour, a spread of $4,230 between the highest and lowest-paying cities. Fargo has the largest Pharmacy Tech workforce in the state, with 430 techs typically earning $45,390 a year across the metro area, even though its pay sits below Bismarck's. Local cost of living helps explain some of the difference between cities.

North Dakota's pay sits close to its neighbors. Montana pays slightly more, with Pharmacy Techs there typically earning $49,400 a year, about 4% above North Dakota's figure. Minnesota also pays a bit more at $48,300 a year, or 2% higher, while South Dakota pays less, at $46,170 a year, about 3% below North Dakota. Pharmacy Tech licensure or registration earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state.

Pharmacy Techs in North Dakota typically earn $47,560 a year ($22.86 an hour), up 32% over the past decade. Pay is highest in Bismarck and lowest in Minot, with Fargo employing the most techs in the state. Readers considering the role can check North Dakota's licensing or registry requirements for specifics on becoming a Pharmacy Tech, and compare city pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.