Pharmacy Technician salary in Missouri
What pharmacy technicians earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,100$19.28 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$36,270 – $47,100Top 10%: $54,600+
Jobs12,6101.42× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,220 | $21.74 | 4,980 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $45,360 | $21.81 | 3,550 |
| Springfield, MO | $39,490 | $18.99 | 1,020 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,170 | $17.87 | 840 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,730 | $17.66 | 670 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,690 | $17.64 | 520 |
| Columbia, MO | $37,750 | $18.15 | 500 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,640 | $18.10 | 350 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,860 | $18.20 | 310 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $36,930 | $17.76 | 240 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35,910 | $17.26 | 230 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $36,410 | $17.51 | 200 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Ohio · $40,650 Oklahoma · $40,500 Pennsylvania · $40,040 New Jersey · $39,610 Kentucky · $39,200 Mississippi · $39,040
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 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Missouri?
Pharmacy Technicians in Missouri earned a median of $40,100 a year ($19.28 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $36,270 to $47,100.
Where in Missouri do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $45,360.
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.