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Pharmacist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$76.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $110,742/year ($9,228/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $135,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $159,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,310 Pharmacist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Pharmacist salary of $159,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $110,742 — an effective tax rate of 30.7%.
| Gross (median) | $159,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,072 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,220 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$9,707 |
| Take-home (annual) | $110,742 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,228 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Minnesota?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Minnesota is $159,740 per year ($76.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $135,520 and $169,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $159,740, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $110,742 per year ($9,228 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.7%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 6,310 Pharmacist jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.