Pharmacist salary in Kansas
What pharmacists earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$137,800$66.25 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$126,670 – $159,380Top 10%: $169,310+
Jobs3,5001.18× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $139,460 | $67.05 | 2,640 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $138,040 | $66.37 | 830 |
| Wichita, KS | $142,400 | $68.46 | 580 |
| Topeka, KS | $140,820 | $67.70 | 280 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $127,710 | $61.40 | 180 |
| Lawrence, KS | $133,880 | $64.37 | 160 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $131,720 | $63.33 | 120 |
| Manhattan, KS | $139,080 | $66.87 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Texas · $138,260 Massachusetts · $138,170 Pennsylvania · $138,160 Michigan · $137,860 New Jersey · $137,620 Missouri · $137,610
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070 Medical Records Specialists · $48,160
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Kansas?
Pharmacists in Kansas earned a median of $137,800 a year ($66.25 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $126,670 to $159,380.
Where in Kansas do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Wichita, KS at $142,400.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.