How much does a Pharmacist make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Pharmacist pay in Minnesota at $147,060 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $103,070 annually ($8,589/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Minnesota?

On a $147,060 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $103,070/year or $8,589/month. Federal tax: $24,028. State tax: $8,711. FICA: $11,250.

Is $147,060 a good Pharmacist salary?

$147,060 is the BLS average Pharmacist pay in Minnesota, 4% above the US average of $140,920 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $135,520 and $169,140.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $147,060 is $8,711. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $174,660 and the bottom 10% under $98,150 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pharmacist Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Pharmacist pay in Minnesota

$147,060/year

≈ $71/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $135,520–$169,140

US average: $140,920

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$103,070/year

$8,589/month · effective tax rate 29.91%

Federal $24,028
State $8,711
FICA $11,250
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist / Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy ManagerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$169,140–$174,660
Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)BLS · middle 50%$135,520–$169,140
New Graduate PharmacistBLS · 10th–25th percentile$98,150–$135,520

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$103,070
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,589
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,964
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$50/hr
Federal Tax	$24,028
State Tax	$8,711
FICA Taxes	$11,250
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.91%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's pharmacist market is anchored by Mayo Clinic Rochester pharmacy services (top-2 US academic medical center pharmacy with substantial inpatient + outpatient + specialty pharmacy operations), M Health Fairview pharmacy + Allina pharmacy + HealthPartners pharmacy across the Twin Cities health systems, plus UnitedHealth Optum's OptumRx pharmacy benefits management organization (the country's largest PBM by some measures, ~25K MN UHG employees), Walgreens + CVS retail pharmacy chains, Cub Foods + Coborn's pharmacy, plus Mayo Clinic + U of MN College of Pharmacy academic.

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist / Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy Manager

$169,140–$174,660

Mayo + M Health + Allina + HealthPartners ICU + ED + oncology clinical pharmacy specialty

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Minnesota · 75th–90th percentile

Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)

$135,520–$169,140

Functional staff pharmacist at MN health system · transitioning to senior band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Minnesota · middle 50%

New Graduate Pharmacist

$98,150–$135,520

U of MN College of Pharmacy (Twin Cities + Duluth) PharmD pipeline · entry band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Minnesota · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Mayo Clinic Rochester pharmacy services is among the most sophisticated academic medical center pharmacy programs in the country and a feature most national pharmacist-career surveys understate for MN. Mayo Clinic Pharmacy (~600+ pharmacists across the Rochester campus including substantial inpatient + ICU + ED + oncology + transplant + specialty pharmacy operations) operates one of the country's largest single-site academic medical center pharmacy enterprises. UnitedHealth Optum's OptumRx (~$95B revenue, the country's 3rd-largest PBM after CVS Caremark + Express Scripts, ~25K parent UHG MN employees) operates substantial PBM clinical pharmacy organizations supporting formulary + drug benefit design + clinical specialty pharmacy at Fortune 5 scale. U of MN College of Pharmacy operates the only PharmD-granting institution in MN (Twin Cities + Duluth campuses, ~660 PharmD students total, one of the largest US pharmacy schools by enrollment). MN's 9.85% top bracket catches senior clinical + specialty + PBM pharmacist comp at $175K+ TC. The Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1 + PGY-2 specialty) is among the most competitive US pharmacy residency programs.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Pharmacists in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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