Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / Pharmacist

Job-title file

Pharmacist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

21 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $155,732, above the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $155,732
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,998$183,465+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Pharmacist pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Pharmacists — about 6,310 people — is $159,740. Direct Care and Treatment Department pays a median base salary of $155,731 for this role, 3% below that figure — about the 46th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Direct Care and Treatment Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$98,150

$135,520

$159,740

$169,140

$174,660

Direct Care and Treatment Department median · $155,731

The bar is the range of annual wages for Pharmacists across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Direct Care and Treatment Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Pharmacists — about 321,970 people — is $140,910. Direct Care and Treatment Department’s median base salary is 11% above that national figure, about the 68th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$99,290

$129,380

$140,910

$161,840

$174,230

Direct Care and Treatment Department median · $155,731

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 20 of 21 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Direct Care and Treatment Department is $155,732, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Pharmacist is held in 4 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $155,732 ranks #2 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Veterans Affairs Department

$156,901 · 7

Human Services Department

$149,080 · 18

MN St Colleges & Universities

$117,576 · 1

Median total compensation for the Pharmacist role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Pharmacist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 16 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $149,978 ranks #8 of 16. See Pharmacist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$275,769 · 67

Los Angeles County

$261,285 · 243

Tennessee

$169,956 · 31

Texas

$164,825 · 125

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$164,725 · 13,255

California

$162,947 · 423

District of Columbia

$158,522 · 11

Utah

$141,936 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Pharmacistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Andrew Zwack

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$184,115

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $155,752
Overtime: $1,425
Other pay: $26,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $184,115
Hire date: 2017-04-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Zwack holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,115. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Jessica Norman

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$182,490

Sub-department: FOR Pharmacy Leader
Base pay: $155,752
Overtime: $2,804
Other pay: $23,935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,490
Hire date: 2017-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Norman is a Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within For Pharmacy Leader. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $182,490. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Andrea Richard

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$157,157

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $155,765
Overtime: $1,392
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,157
Hire date: 2019-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrea Richard is a Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,157. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Paul Williams

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$156,635

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $155,902
Overtime: $734
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,635
Hire date: 2007-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Williams is a Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $156,635. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Jenna Roberts

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$156,414

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $155,752
Overtime: $662
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,414
Hire date: 2021-07-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jenna Roberts holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,414. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Brittany Pfingsten

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$156,231

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $155,765
Overtime: $466
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,231
Hire date: 2023-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brittany Pfingsten is a Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $156,231. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Emily Evan

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$156,184

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $155,450
Overtime: $734
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,184
Hire date: 2021-10-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Emily Evan serves as a Pharmacist within Pharmacy. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,184. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Adam Ungerer

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$155,808

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $155,752
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,808
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Adam Ungerer serves as a Pharmacist within Pharmacy. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,808. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Meghan Cardinal

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$155,765

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $155,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,765
Hire date: 2013-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Meghan Cardinal is a Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy Department. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,765. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Shelly Lettmann

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$155,732

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $155,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,732
Hire date: 2017-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Shelly Lettmann serves as a Pharmacist within Pharmacy Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,732. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Robert Haight

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$155,732

Sub-department: Pharmacy Supv
Base pay: $155,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,732
Hire date: 2020-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Haight works as a Pharmacist for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy Supervisor. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $155,732 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Janna Kenigsberg

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$155,729

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $155,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,729
Hire date: 2009-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Janna Kenigsberg holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,729. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Cassandra Walters

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$150,207

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $150,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,207
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cassandra Walters holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,207. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Elizabeth Reckow

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$148,672

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $147,334
Overtime: $1,338
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,672
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Elizabeth Reckow serves as a Pharmacist within Pharmacy Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,672. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Benjamin Roberts

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$142,607

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $142,013
Overtime: $594
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,607
Hire date: 2023-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Benjamin Roberts holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,607. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Miranda Gleason

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$142,116

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $142,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,116
Hire date: 2024-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Miranda Gleason holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,116. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Alexandria Lewis

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$137,530

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $137,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,530
Hire date: 2024-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexandria Lewis works as a Pharmacist for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Alexandria earned $137,530 in 2025. They are represented by Health Treatment Professional.

Tricia Schoch

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$125,190

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $125,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,190
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tricia Schoch holds the role of Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Pharmacy. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,190. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

Amanda Drees

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$72,592

Sub-department: Pharmacy Department
Base pay: $72,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,592
Hire date: 2024-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Amanda Drees serves as a Pharmacist within Pharmacy Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,592. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Derek Anderson

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$61,424

Sub-department: Pharmacy
Base pay: $61,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,424
Hire date: 2025-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Derek Anderson serves as a Pharmacist within Pharmacy. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,424. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.

Jennifer Ball

Pharmacist/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$5,998

Sub-department: CIS Jail Consultation
Base pay: $5,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,998
Hire date: 2025-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 27
Union / bargaining unit: Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 213
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Ball is a Pharmacist at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cis Jail Consultation. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,998. Union affiliation: Health Treatment Professional.