How much does a pharmacist make in Minneapolis?
$161,000a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $77.40 an hour or $13,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.40
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,060Median: $161,000Highest 10%: $172,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 25th | $136,900 | $65.80 | |
| Median | $161,000 | $77.40 | |
| 75th | $169,800 | $81.65 | |
| 90th | $172,700 | $83.01 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Rochester, MN | $164,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $159,000 |
| Mankato, MN | $157,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $154,900 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $148,300 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $147,500 |
| Fargo, ND | $142,000 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $138,300 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $568,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $389,500 |
| Physician | $378,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $367,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,400 |
| Neurologist | $335,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $330,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $306,800 |
| Podiatrist | $287,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $283,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $77.40 ($161,000 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $161,000 against $140,900 nationally, 14% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $159,700, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for pharmacist pay?
38 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.