PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) - Medication Safety, Quality and Research
Veterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD
$143k–$185k/ year
Pharmacist jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
The median pharmacist pay in the Sioux Falls area is $68.75 per hour ($143,000 a year), with the typical range running from $62.60 to $70.45. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Sioux Falls. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sioux Falls.
- $68.75median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $63–$70typical range per hour
- 710pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Sioux Falls
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) - Ticket Solutions
Veterans Health Administration · Sioux Falls, SD
$143k–$185k/ year
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The metro median is 2% above the South Dakota statewide median of $67.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 710 pharmacists employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $52.98 | $110,200 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.60 | $130,210 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $68.75 | $143,000 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $70.45 | $146,540 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.50 | $167,440 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 77th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 29th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $68.75 median hour buys what $75.86 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,475
- Per year: $123,750
- Per month: $10,312
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Sioux Falls
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Sioux Falls
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls, 4 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sioux Falls Va Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lifescape Sioux Falls, SD | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $63.99/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $64.19/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $64.19/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $64.19/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $75.03/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $73.27/hr | 72,145 |
Pharmacist jobs in South Dakota · Pharmacist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Pharmacists in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $68.75 per hour, about $143,000 a year. The middle half earn between $62.60 and $70.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 29th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 77th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Sioux Falls?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sioux Falls is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Sioux Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationSioux Falls, SD · 2 postings$78.83/ hr$69–$89
- Avera McKennanSioux Falls, SD · 1 wage offer$62.56/ hr$63–$63
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
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2What they are offering now
Low$54Median$72.98High$95
332 Pharmacist postings with published pay in the US, 282 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Pharmacist roles
- Pharmacist (Facility Program Manager) - Medication Safety, Quality and ResearchPermanent$143k–$185k/ year
- Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist) - Ticket SolutionsPermanent$143k–$185k/ year
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