Pharmacists pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.16 an hour ($137,610 a year). About 6,740 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Missouri ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.70 | $107,530 |
| 25% of workers | $61.50 | $127,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.16 | $137,610 |
| 75% of workers | $76.02 | $158,120 |
| 90% of workers | $80.21 | $166,840 |
Pharmacists pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $141,250 | 100 |
| Kansas City | $139,460 | 2,640 |
| Columbia | $139,430 | 280 |
| St. Louis | $138,530 | 2,910 |
| Springfield | $134,990 | 560 |
| St. Joseph | $131,720 | 120 |
| Jefferson City | $130,190 | 100 |
| Joplin | $127,710 | 180 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,780 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $40,100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,930 |
| Physicians, All Other | $227,980 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $171,180 |
| Paramedics | $59,180 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $223,910 |
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