PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Chief Health Informatics Officer (Pharmacist)-CHIO
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$166k–$216k/ year
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Pharmacist jobs in Kansas City, MO
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 9 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. The free report below lists employers near Kansas City and what they pay.
- $66.54median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $61–$78typical range per hour
- 2,800pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is in line with the Missouri statewide median of $66.30 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
- 1st of 8 Missouri metro areas
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 9 hospitals in Kansas City, 4 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes North Hospital Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Research Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine Kansas City, MO | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, KS | 10 mi | $66.54/hr | 156,752 |
| Independence, MO | 11 mi | $66.54/hr | 121,629 |
| Lawrence, KS | 40 mi | $59.90/hr | 97,271 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 46 mi | $63.67/hr | 71,098 |
| Topeka, KS | 62 mi | $64.30/hr | 125,467 |
| Manhattan, KS | 110 mi | $64.88/hr | 54,700 |
License and tax basics in Missouri
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Missouri 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, MO?
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 Kansas City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kansas City.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Kansas City as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri 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.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Kansas City?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- CVS Rx Services Inc.Joplin, MO · 1 wage offer$67.00/ hr$67–$67
- CoxHealthSpringfield, MO · 1 wage offer$59.49/ hr$59–$59
- 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
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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.
3Open now: 2 Pharmacist roles
- Chief Health Informatics Officer (Pharmacist)-CHIOPermanent$166k–$216k/ year
- Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - OncologyPermanent$109k–$178k/ year
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