MN · Bloomington · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Bloomington, MN

Pay for pharmacists in the Bloomington area centers on $75.03 per hour, or about $156,060 a year. The lower quarter earns under $65.55 and the upper quarter over $79.55. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Bloomington metro area. That ranks 38th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 132nd of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bloomington.

Open Pharmacist roles near Bloomington

Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Oncology Pharmacist- Float

Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN

$140k–$197k/ year
  • Pharmacy Fairview 1.00
  • Req 177169
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

7/70 Pharmacist - Night

Fairview Health Services · Edina, MN

$155k–$179k/ year
  • Pharmacy Fairview 1.00
  • Req 171669
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Oncology Pharmacist

Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN

$67.11–$94.74/ hour
  • Pharmacy Fairview 0.60
  • Req 173057
Top 25% pay
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2 more open roles from employers in Bloomington. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Staff Pharmacist FT

CVS Health · Bloomington, MN

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  • Full time
  • Req R1033219
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Pharmacist pay in Bloomington, MN

The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $74.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 3,960 pharmacists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$59.99$124,7809% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$65.55$136,3401% below U.S. median
Median$75.03$156,06014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.55$165,46020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.03$170,62024% above U.S. median

How Bloomington ranks

  • 38th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 132nd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bloomington

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $75.03 median hour buys what $71.58 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bloomington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,701
  • Per year: $135,054
  • Per month: $11,254

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Edina, MN5 mi$75.03/hr53,564
Burnsville, MN5 mi$75.03/hr64,864

Pharmacist jobs in Minnesota · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Bloomington

Bloomington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Bloomington, MN?

Pharmacists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $75.03 per hour, about $156,060 a year. The middle half earn between $65.55 and $79.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bloomington a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 132nd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Bloomington?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bloomington.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Bloomington as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bloomington?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Bloomington?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportBloomington, MN · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 6 postings$80.92/ hr$67–$95
  • Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 2 postings$79.28/ hr$64–$91
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 4 postings$77.25/ hr$64–$91
  • Essentia HealthBrainerd, MN · 5 postings$77.00/ hr$64–$82

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$66Median$78.50High$95

18 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Minnesota, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 18 Pharmacist roles

  1. Retail PharmacistPermanent
    $67.11–$94.74/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Chisago Lakes, MN · posted today
  2. Central Inpatient Pharmacist Evening 8 on/6 offPermanent
    $149k–$188k/ year
    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · posted 2 days ago

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