Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,080 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Fargo earn between $40,400 and $50,540.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $45KMedian
- $51K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,320 | $3,943 | $22.75 |
| Median | $45,390 | $3,782 | $21.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,400 | $3,367 | $19.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,540 | $4,212 | $24.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Fargo earn 4% less than the North Dakota average ($49,310) and about the same as the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $47,320 | $45,390 | $37,980 | $60,080 | 430 |
| North Dakota | $49,310 | $47,560 | $38,370 | $63,850 | 890 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $47,320, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $40,202 a year, or $3,350 a month and $1,546 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $40,202 | $3,350 |
| Working in MN | $38,489 | $3,207 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $47,320 buys what about $52,074 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($50,500).
- Bismarck$50,500
- Grand Forks$47,710
- Fargo$47,320
- Minot$46,190
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Fargo: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Fargo?
$22.75 an hour on average, and $21.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Fargo?
About $40,202 a year ($3,350 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,320.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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