Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Pharmacist PRN/Day
ScionHealth · St. Louis, MO
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Pharmacist jobs in St. Louis, MO
The median pharmacist pay in the St. Louis area is $66.22 per hour ($137,730 a year), with the typical range running from $61.64 to $76.83. That ranks 139th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 196th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Louis.
- $66.22median pay per hour, St. Louis
- $62–$77typical range per hour
- 2,980pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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4 more open roles from employers in St. Louis. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Pharmacist Clinical
SSM Health · Saint Louis, MO
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Pharmacist PRN
Select Medical · Saint Louis, MO
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Pharmacist Clinical Specialist - Institutional
SSM Health · Saint Louis, MO
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Pharmacist pay in St. Louis, 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 2,980 pharmacists employed in the St. Louis metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.57 | $86,470 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.64 | $128,210 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $66.22 | $137,730 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $76.83 | $159,810 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.83 | $166,050 | 21% above U.S. median |
How St. Louis ranks
- 139th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 196th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in St. Louis
- Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $66.22 median hour buys what $69.64 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 St. Louis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,384
- Per year: $119,196
- Per month: $9,933
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Louis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Louis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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).
Open Pharmacist roles in Missouri
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in St. Louis as they open.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Chief Health Informatics Officer (Pharmacist)-CHIO
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$166k–$216k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology
University of Missouri Health Care · Columbia, MO
$109k–$178k/ year
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Hospitals in St. Louis
CMS lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis, 5 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center St. Louis, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Saint Louis, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant, MO | 12 mi | $66.22/hr | 51,290 |
| St. Charles, MO | 18 mi | $66.22/hr | 72,458 |
| Springfield, IL | 86 mi | $64.93/hr | 112,949 |
| Decatur, IL | 110 mi | $67.01/hr | 68,763 |
| Columbia, MO | 114 mi | $64.68/hr | 130,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | 144 mi | $64.02/hr | 79,232 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in St. Louis
St. Louis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in St. Louis, MO?
Pharmacists in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $66.22 per hour, about $137,730 a year. The middle half earn between $61.64 and $76.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Louis a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
St. Louis ranks 196th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 139th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in St. Louis?
CMS lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis, led by Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Louis is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in St. Louis?
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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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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
- Chief Health Informatics Officer (Pharmacist)-CHIOPermanent$166k–$216k/ year
- Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - OncologyPermanent$109k–$178k/ year
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