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How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in North Dakota (2026 Guide)

Becoming a CPhT in North Dakota means meeting PTCB's national eligibility requirements, passing the national PTCE exam, and completing North Dakota's own Pharmacy Technician Registration requirement. Average pay in North Dakota is $22.88/hr.

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North Dakota Pharmacy Technician — At a Glance

$129
National PTCE fee
Required
North Dakota state registration
$35
State registration fee
$22.88/hr
Avg pay in North Dakota
North Dakota Board of Pharmacy →

How to Become a Pharmacy Technician in North Dakota: Step by Step

The PTCE exam and PTCB eligibility rules are the same nationwide. North Dakota's only state-specific layer is its own registration requirement.

  1. 1
    Meet PTCB eligibility
    Have a high school diploma or GED, disclose any criminal or state board history, and qualify through one of two national pathways: completion of a PTCB-recognized education/training program, or at least 500 hours of verified pharmacy technician work experience within the preceding four years.
  2. 2
    Pass the national PTCE exam
    Register with PTCB and pay the $129 exam fee (this never varies by state). The exam is 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored, 10 unscored pretest) over 110 minutes at a Pearson VUE test center. A scaled score of 1400 (out of 1000-1600) is required to pass.
  3. 3
    Complete North Dakota's Pharmacy Technician Registration
    National certification by a Board-approved body (PTCB or equivalent) IS a prerequisite for registration itself, unusual among states surveyed. Also requires 10 CE hours/year (incl. 1 hr pharmacy law, 1 hr patient safety). The fee is $35. Renewal: Annual.
  4. 4
    Apply for your first pharmacy technician position
    With PTCB certification and your state registration in hand, you can apply to retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and specialty/mail-order pharmacies. Average pay in North Dakota is $22.88/hr.

North Dakota's State Registration Requirement

National certification by a Board-approved body (PTCB or equivalent) IS a prerequisite for registration itself, unusual among states surveyed. Also requires 10 CE hours/year (incl. 1 hr pharmacy law, 1 hr patient safety).

Fee
$35
Renewal
Annual
North Dakota Board of Pharmacy →

Pharmacy Technician Pay in North Dakota

Full salary breakdown →
$22.88/hr
Average hourly
$48K
Average annual
+2.27/hr
vs national avg

Frequently Asked Questions

Does North Dakota require a separate pharmacy technician registration?
Yes. In addition to PTCB certification, North Dakota requires Pharmacy Technician Registration ($35), renewed annual. Check the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy for current requirements and fees.
Who administers the pharmacy technician exam?
The PTCE is a national exam administered by PTCB — the same exam in every state, including North Dakota.
What happens if I fail the PTCE in North Dakota?
PTCB's retake policy is national: no wait before your 2nd or 3rd attempt, a 6-month wait starting with your 4th attempt, and the $129 fee applies to every attempt.

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Considering a nearby state?

State registration requirements differ across state lines, even though the PTCE exam doesn't.

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