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Pharmacist - Superior Clinic
Essentia Health · Superior, WI
$78.22–$78.22/ hour
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Pharmacist jobs in Duluth, MN
The median pharmacist pay in the Duluth area is $66.96 per hour ($139,290 a year), with the typical range running from $61.24 to $75.07. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Duluth and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. The free report below lists employers near Duluth and what they pay.
- $66.96median pay per hour, Duluth
- $61–$75typical range per hour
- 290pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 10% below the Minnesota statewide median of $74.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 290 pharmacists employed in the Duluth metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.60 | $99,010 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.24 | $127,380 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.96 | $139,290 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $75.07 | $156,150 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $81.06 | $168,600 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Duluth ranks
- 105th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 36th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Duluth
- Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.96 median hour buys what $75.43 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Duluth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,411
- Per year: $120,528
- Per month: $10,044
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Duluth metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Duluth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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 Duluth
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine, MN | 122 mi | $75.03/hr | 75,172 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124 mi | $75.03/hr | 63,807 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 129 mi | $75.03/hr | 82,893 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 130 mi | $73.27/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 131 mi | $75.03/hr | 72,739 |
| St. Paul, MN | 134 mi | $75.03/hr | 307,465 |
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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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Duluth, MN?
Pharmacists in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $66.96 per hour, about $139,290 a year. The middle half earn between $61.24 and $75.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Duluth a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Duluth ranks 36th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 105th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Duluth?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Duluth area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth 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 Duluth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportDuluth, 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
- Retail PharmacistPermanent$67.11–$94.74/ hour
- Central Inpatient Pharmacist Evening 8 on/6 offPermanent$149k–$188k/ year
+ 16 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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