Pharmacist salary in Kansas
Pharmacists in Kansas earn a median of $64.59 per hour, about $134,350 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $58.08 and $75.11 per hour. The highest median among Kansas metro areas is in Wichita, KS, at $65.28 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $64.59median pay per hour
- $134,350median pay per year
- 3,560pharmacists employed in Kansas
- #37of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Kansas: percentiles
| Level | Kansas per hour | Kansas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.83 | $53,730 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $58.08 | $120,810 | $61.18 |
| Median | $64.59 | $134,350 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $75.11 | $156,230 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $82.05 | $170,660 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Kansas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kansas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $65.28 | $135,790 | 590 | 1% above | $73.39 |
| Manhattan, KS | $64.88 | $134,950 | 90 | in line with | $71.96 |
| Topeka, KS | $64.30 | $133,730 | 280 | in line with | $72.39 |
| Lawrence, KS | $59.90 | $124,580 | 160 | 7% below | $66.38 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Kansas?
The median is $64.59 per hour, about $134,350 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $25.83 and the top 10% earn over $82.05 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kansas city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Kansas metro areas, Wichita, KS has the highest median at $65.28 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kansas rank for pharmacist pay?
Kansas ranks 37th of 50 states by median pharmacist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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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