salary$164,250 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$130,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$177,870per year
Jobs in the area440people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,704 a month takes 12.4% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Rochester, MN?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Rochester, MN area is $164,250 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $130,710 and $177,870.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,704 a month takes 12.4% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, MN metro area.