Pharmacists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $143,000 +4% vs national
Median hourly $68.75
10th percentile $110,200
90th percentile $167,440
Employed locally 710
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,200
    25th
    $130,210
    50th (median)
    $143,000
    75th
    $146,530
    90th
    $167,440

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 176% Median Pharmacists salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $153,530
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $133,110
    Gadsden, AL $128,000

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,890
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $55,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,160
    Nurse Practitioners $130,580
    Medical Records Specialists $51,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $68.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.69 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 4% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $110,200 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,210.