Pharmacist salary in Minnesota
What pharmacists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$159,740$76.80 per hour
vs U.S.+13%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$135,520 – $169,140Top 10%: $174,660+
Jobs6,3101.03× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $160,990 | $77.40 | 4,160 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $148,330 | $71.31 | 690 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $142,040 | $68.29 | 520 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $145,500 | $69.95 | 470 |
| Rochester, MN | $164,250 | $78.97 | 440 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $154,860 | $74.45 | 330 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $147,330 | $70.83 | 240 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $147,530 | $70.93 | 230 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $159,020 | $76.45 | 210 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $146,540 | $70.45 | 210 |
| Mankato, MN | $157,010 | $75.49 | 100 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $138,310 | $66.50 | 90 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $156,990 | $75.48 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Oregon · $165,960 California · $164,610 Hawaii · $163,220 Washington · $160,610 Colorado · $156,030 Delaware · $152,880
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $83,400
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Minnesota?
Pharmacists in Minnesota earned a median of $159,740 a year ($76.80 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $135,520 to $169,140.
Where in Minnesota do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Rochester, MN at $164,250.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.