PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Central Inpatient Pharmacist Evening 8 on/6 off
Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN
$149k–$188k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Rochester, MN
Pay for pharmacists in the Rochester area centers on $74.33 per hour, or about $154,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $74.33 and the upper quarter over $81.95. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rochester. That ranks 39th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 7th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rochester.
- $74.33median pay per hour, Rochester
- $74–$82typical range per hour
- 410pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Rochester
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Pharmacist - Oncology/Hematology Infusion Center
Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN
$134k–$188k/ year
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The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $74.33 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 410 pharmacists employed in the Rochester metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $65.00 | $135,200 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $74.33 | $154,610 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Median | $74.33 | $154,610 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $81.95 | $170,460 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $82.59 | $171,790 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Rochester ranks
- 39th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Rochester
- Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $74.33 median hour buys what $81.84 buys at the national price level, 24% 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 Rochester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,676
- Per year: $133,794
- Per month: $11,150
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rochester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,449 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,837 |
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 Rochester
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester Rochester, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Olmsted Medical Center Rochester, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester Rochester, MN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville, MN | 60 mi | $75.03/hr | 77,971 |
| Apple Valley, MN | 62 mi | $75.03/hr | 55,272 |
| La Crosse, WI | 64 mi | $75.37/hr | 51,049 |
| Eagan, MN | 65 mi | $75.03/hr | 67,240 |
| Burnsville, MN | 65 mi | $75.03/hr | 64,864 |
| Woodbury, MN | 65 mi | $75.03/hr | 80,596 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Rochester
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Rochester, MN?
Pharmacists in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $74.33 per hour, about $154,610 a year. The middle half earn between $74.33 and $81.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rochester a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Rochester ranks 7th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Rochester?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Rochester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rochester.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester 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 Rochester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rochester is $127 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,449 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportRochester, MN · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 2 postings$79.28/ hr$64–$91
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 6 postings$80.92/ hr$67–$95
- 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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