Pharmacist salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$160,990/year
about $77.40 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $136,870 – $169,830
Half of pharmacists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $160,990 a year and half earn less. That's 14% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $79,060 | $38.01 |
| 25th | $136,870 | $65.80 |
| Median (50th) | $160,990 | $77.40 |
| 75th | $169,830 | $81.65 |
| 90th (top earners) | $172,670 | $83.01 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $136,870 ($65.80/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $136,870 to $169,830 ($65.80 to $81.65/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $169,830 ($81.65/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.