salary$160,990 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,670per year
Jobs in the area4,160people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford St. Paul?
Cheap. Rent of $1,443 a month takes 10.8% 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 St. Paul, MN?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $160,990 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $79,060 and $172,670.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in St. Paul?
Typical rent of $1,443 a month takes 10.8% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.