Pharmacists pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for pharmacists is $76.80 an hour ($159,740 a year). About 6,310 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($140,910). Minnesota ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.19 | $98,150 |
| 25% of workers | $65.15 | $135,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.80 | $159,740 |
| 75% of workers | $81.32 | $169,140 |
| 90% of workers | $83.97 | $174,660 |
Pharmacists pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $164,250 | 440 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $160,990 | 4,160 |
| Mankato | $157,010 | 100 |
| Duluth | $154,860 | 330 |
| St. Cloud | $147,530 | 230 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,510 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,260 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,300 |
| Physicians, All Other | $367,320 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,190 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $373,700 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $280,030 |
| Paramedics | $76,300 |
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