Pharmacist salary in Missouri
What pharmacists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$137,610$66.16 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$127,920 – $158,120Top 10%: $166,840+
Jobs6,7401.11× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $138,530 | $66.60 | 2,910 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $139,460 | $67.05 | 2,640 |
| Springfield, MO | $134,990 | $64.90 | 560 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $141,320 | $67.94 | 410 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $139,120 | $66.88 | 290 |
| Columbia, MO | $139,430 | $67.03 | 280 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $135,200 | $65.00 | 220 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $127,710 | $61.40 | 180 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $133,560 | $64.21 | 130 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $131,720 | $63.33 | 120 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $141,250 | $67.91 | 100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $130,190 | $62.59 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $138,170 Pennsylvania · $138,160 Michigan · $137,860 Kansas · $137,800 New Jersey · $137,620 Georgia · $137,120
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Missouri?
Pharmacists in Missouri earned a median of $137,610 a year ($66.16 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $127,920 to $158,120.
Where in Missouri do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL at $141,250.
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.