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Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
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Pharmacist jobs in Kansas City, KS
Pay for pharmacists in the Kansas City area centers on $66.54 per hour, or about $138,400 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.39 and the upper quarter over $77.73. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City. That ranks 126th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 119th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kansas City.
- $66.54median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $61–$78typical range per hour
- 2,800pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Internal Medicine
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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Clinical Pharmacist - Transitions of Care
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Midnights
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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Clinical Pharmacist - Obstetrics Neonatal ICU
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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Clinical Pharmacist - Central Distribution
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS
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Get my free pay reportPharmacist pay in Kansas City, KS
The metro median is 3% above the Kansas statewide median of $64.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,800 pharmacists employed in the Kansas City metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.67 | $63,790 | 54% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.39 | $127,690 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.54 | $138,400 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.73 | $161,680 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $84.20 | $175,140 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Kansas City ranks
- 126th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 119th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Kansas City
- Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.54 median hour buys what $71.90 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kansas City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,395
- Per year: $119,772
- Per month: $9,981
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kansas City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Kansas City
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee, KS | 8 mi | $66.54/hr | 69,724 |
| Kansas City, MO | 10 mi | $66.54/hr | 516,032 |
| Lawrence, KS | 30 mi | $59.90/hr | 97,271 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 44 mi | $63.67/hr | 71,098 |
| Topeka, KS | 52 mi | $64.30/hr | 125,467 |
| Manhattan, KS | 100 mi | $64.88/hr | 54,700 |
License and tax basics in Kansas
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Kansas City, KS?
Pharmacists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $66.54 per hour, about $138,400 a year. The middle half earn between $61.39 and $77.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kansas City a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 119th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 126th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacists in Kansas City?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kansas City.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Kansas City as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kansas City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kansas City is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Lawrence Memorial HospitalLawrence, KS · 1 wage offer$63.46/ hr$63–$63
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
- Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 6 postings$93.07/ hr$80–$114
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Low$54Median$72.98High$95
332 Pharmacist postings with published pay in the US, 282 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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