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How much do pharma rep jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for pharma rep in Minnesota is $43,309.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,700.00 and $42,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pharma Rep vs Medical Sales Representative?

AspectPharma RepMedical Sales Representative
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; certifications like Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (CPHR) are commonUsually requires a bachelor's degree; certifications like Certified Medical Sales Professional (CMSP) are beneficial
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with frequent travel to healthcare providersField-based, visiting hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities
Industry UsagePrimarily in pharmaceutical companies selling prescription drugsIn medical device, equipment, or pharmaceutical companies selling medical products

Both roles involve promoting healthcare products to medical professionals, requiring strong communication skills and industry knowledge. While Pharma Reps focus on prescription medications, Medical Sales Representatives may sell a broader range of medical devices and equipment. The choice depends on your interest in pharmaceuticals versus medical devices and the specific industry segment you wish to pursue.

Do pharma reps make good money?

Pharma representatives typically earn a base salary plus commissions and bonuses, with average earnings ranging from $70,000 to over $120,000 annually depending on experience, location, and performance. Successful reps with strong sales skills and industry knowledge can achieve higher compensation, especially with additional incentives and benefits.

How do you become a pharmaceutical rep?

To become a pharmaceutical representative, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in a health-related field such as biology, pharmacy, or marketing. Relevant skills include strong communication, sales ability, and knowledge of medical products; some companies also provide on-the-job training. Licensing or certification is not usually required but can enhance job prospects.

How hard is it to get a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative?

Securing a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative can be competitive, often requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field, sales experience, and knowledge of medical products. Success depends on factors like networking, understanding industry regulations, and demonstrating strong communication skills. Certifications such as a pharmaceutical sales license can also improve chances.

What does a pharma rep do?

A pharma representative, or pharma rep, promotes pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals, such as doctors and pharmacists. They provide information about new medications, answer questions, and often conduct product samples and educational sessions to support prescribing decisions.
Infographic showing various Pharma Rep job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,309 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Field Service Representative I

Minneapolis, MN โ€ข Remote

Pharma Logistics
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturingย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$22 - $26.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 3 hours ago


Key responsibilities

  • Service pharmaceutical accounts within an assigned territory, including coordinating and booking travel for service events.

  • Maintain accurate pharmaceutical inventory records, package products for shipping, and coordinate shipping arrangements with FedEx and UPS.

  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with customers to ensure high customer satisfaction and meet or exceed KPIs.


Job description

Job Summary: The Field Service Representative I position is responsible for providing reverse pharmaceutical services to Pharma Logistics customers in their assigned territory.


Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Complete responsibility for servicing accounts in an assigned territory
    Coordinate and book travel to perform service events to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintain Pharma Dispatch compliance
    Accurate recording of pharmaceutical inventory via a laptop computer
  • Package pharmaceutical products into shipping boxes
    Coordinate shipping arrangements with FedEx and UPS
  • Meet or exceed assigned KPI/Metrics based on service quality, customer feedback, and overall productivity
  • Ensure timely and appropriate communication with all key stakeholders and customers
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with new and current customers in order to drive best in class customer satisfaction
  • Manage and maintain expenses
  • Up to 75% of daytime and overnight travel
  • Ability to meet client needs through high level of travel
  • Other ad hoc projects & reports


Travel Requirements: This position requires frequent travel to customer locations within the assigned territory. Employees must be able to travel via commercial airline, rail, and automobile as necessary to perform job duties. Most travel will be local within the territory; however, overnight travel may be required depending on customer needs and service scheduling.

Occasional travel may also be required to attend work-related Field Service Representative meetings, training sessions, or company events.

Up to 75% travel, including daytime and overnight travel, may be required.


Beneficial Education, Skills, and Experience:

  • Proven track record in providing superior service to multiple accounts in a multi-city territory
  • Experience performing multiple service calls on a daily basis
  • Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances
  • Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
  • High school or GED diploma or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 4 years of industry or equivalent experience
  • Must be able to work remotely and in a self-motivating capacity
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with computers and MS Office
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying urgency
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced environment


Work Environment: This position will require the Pharmer to work remotely, in their home office, travel using a car (personal or rented), and use customer facilities. This includes being subject to both environmental conditions. Customer facilities will include retail and hospital pharmacies, where space is limited. Pharma Logistics has no control over the customer facilities and Pharmers may work in areas where they are subject to noise, close quarters, small enclosed rooms, or poorly ventilated areas. The Pharmer will be required to travel with their own equipment, including boxes, computer, printer, scanner, paper, tamper-evident bags, markers, and pelican case. The Pharmer will be handling pharmaceutical products at all times while on customer sites, which includes hazardous and control substances (liquid, pill, powder and vials with needles). Personal protective equipment will be provided and must be worn at all times to prevent exposure to hazardous product. While traveling via car, Pharmers must be diligent and aware to their surroundings at all times in order to drive defensively.


Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this role, the Pharmer is required to stand for a minimum of 8 hours a day; talk and hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. This is accompanied by the need to walk as well. The Pharmer will also be required to stoop, bend, twist/turn, kneel, squat, or reach above the shoulders. The Pharmer must frequently push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 pounds. The Pharmer will be required to travel with their own equipment, including boxes, computer, printer, scanner, paper, tamper evident bags, markers, and pelican case. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Pertinent product information may be small, requiring the ability to adjust and focus vision from product to computer and vice versa. The Pharmer will also be required to spend time in a vehicle to travel from site to site, including day and nighttime travel. May be required to travel via airplane.


Compensation Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $22.00-26.50, per hour. Actual salary may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, Pharma Logistics' business and organizational needs, as well as an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance.


Pharma Logistics offers Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield). Group life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance. 14 days of paid time off, along with major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day). The Company may offer 3% Company contribution on the 1st of the month following 60 days of service