Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,330 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Duluth earn between $41,610 and $51,780.
- $37K10th
- $42K25th
- $48KMedian
- $52K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,020 | $4,002 | $23.09 |
| Median | $47,510 | $3,959 | $22.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,610 | $3,468 | $20.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,780 | $4,315 | $24.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($49,250) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $48,020 | $47,510 | $37,040 | $58,330 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $49,250 | $48,300 | $38,110 | $62,080 | 7,340 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $48,020, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $39,014 a year, or $3,251 a month and $1,501 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $39,285 | $3,274 |
| Working in MN | $39,014 | $3,251 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $48,020 buys what about $54,096 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($55,490).
- Rochester$55,490
- Minneapolis$49,500
- St. Cloud$48,570
- Duluth$48,020
- Mankato$47,710
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 Duluth: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Duluth?
$23.09 an hour on average, and $22.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Duluth?
About $39,014 a year ($3,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,020. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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