MO · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Springfield, MO

The median pharmacist pay in the Springfield area is $66.26 per hour ($137,810 a year), with the typical range running from $61.00 to $72.48. That ranks 138th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 42nd of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Springfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Springfield.

More open Pharmacist roles in Springfield

3 more open roles from employers in Springfield. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 25 days ago

Pharmacist

CoxHealth · Springfield, MO

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Pharmacist pay in Springfield, MO

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 680 pharmacists employed in the Springfield metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.43).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$50.78$105,62023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.00$126,8808% below U.S. median
Median$66.26$137,810in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.48$150,76010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$77.47$161,14017% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 138th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 42nd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 65.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $66.26 median hour buys what $74.80 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,385
  • Per year: $119,268
  • Per month: $9,939

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

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Hospitals in Springfield

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cox Medical Centers
Springfield, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Springfield, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield
Springfield, MO
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Joplin, MO67 mi$63.04/hr53,605
Rogers, AR77 mi$66.78/hr75,639
Bentonville, AR78 mi$66.78/hr61,791
Springdale, AR84 mi$66.78/hr89,368
Fayetteville, AR91 mi$66.78/hr103,134
Columbia, MO132 mi$64.68/hr130,900

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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.

Missouri state guide

Other healthcare roles in Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Springfield, MO?

Pharmacists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $66.26 per hour, about $137,810 a year. The middle half earn between $61.00 and $72.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springfield a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Springfield ranks 42nd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 138th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Springfield?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Springfield, led by Cox Medical Centers. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Missouri license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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

  • CoxHealthSpringfield, MO · 1 wage offer$59.49/ hr$59–$59
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Joplin, MO · 1 wage offer$67.00/ hr$67–$67
  • 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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2What they are offering now

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

  1. Chief Health Informatics Officer (Pharmacist)-CHIOPermanent
    $166k–$216k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO · posted 9 days ago
  2. Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - OncologyPermanent
    $109k–$178k/ year
    University of Missouri Health Care · Columbia, MO · posted 30+ days ago

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