Pharmacist salary in Missouri
Pharmacists in Missouri earn a median of $66.30 per hour, about $137,910 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $61.28 and $74.67 per hour. The highest median among Missouri metro areas is in Kansas City, MO-KS, at $66.54 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $66.30median pay per hour
- $137,910median pay per year
- 7,070pharmacists employed in Missouri
- #16of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Missouri: percentiles
| Level | Missouri per hour | Missouri per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.35 | $86,010 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $61.28 | $127,460 | $61.18 |
| Median | $66.30 | $137,910 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $74.67 | $155,310 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $79.43 | $165,210 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Missouri
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Missouri median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $66.54 | $138,400 | 2,800 | in line with | $71.90 |
| Springfield, MO | $66.26 | $137,810 | 680 | in line with | $74.80 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $66.22 | $137,730 | 2,980 | in line with | $69.64 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $65.32 | $135,870 | 110 | 1% below | $75.88 |
| Columbia, MO | $64.68 | $134,540 | 260 | 2% below | $72.32 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $63.67 | $132,430 | 110 | 4% below | $73.71 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $63.04 | $131,120 | 180 | 5% below | $73.54 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $61.51 | $127,930 | 110 | 7% below | $69.92 |
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).
Pharmacist pay in states next to Missouri
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $64.54 | $134,230 | 3% below Missouri |
| Illinois | $65.33 | $135,880 | 1% below Missouri |
| Iowa | $64.05 | $133,220 | 3% below Missouri |
| Kansas | $64.59 | $134,350 | 3% below Missouri |
| Kentucky | $63.82 | $132,750 | 4% below Missouri |
| Nebraska | $64.11 | $133,340 | 3% below Missouri |
| Oklahoma | $63.64 | $132,360 | 4% below Missouri |
| Tennessee | $63.12 | $131,290 | 5% below Missouri |
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Missouri?
The median is $66.30 per hour, about $137,910 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $41.35 and the top 10% earn over $79.43 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Missouri city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Missouri metro areas, Kansas City, MO-KS has the highest median at $66.54 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Missouri rank for pharmacist pay?
Missouri ranks 16th 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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- 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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