How much does a pharmacist make in Missouri?
$137,600a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Missouri. That is $66.16 an hour or $11,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.16
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,500Median: $137,600Highest 10%: $166,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,500 | $51.70 | |
| 25th | $127,900 | $61.50 | |
| Median | $137,600 | $66.16 | |
| 75th | $158,100 | $76.02 | |
| 90th | $166,800 | $80.21 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $141,300 |
| Kansas City, MO | $139,500 |
| Columbia, MO | $139,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $138,500 |
| Springfield, MO | $135,000 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $131,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $130,200 |
| Joplin, MO | $127,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 34. Michigan | $137,900 |
| 35. Kansas | $137,800 |
| 36. New Jersey | $137,600 |
| 37. Missouri | $137,600 |
| 38. Georgia | $137,100 |
| 39. Ohio | $137,000 |
| 40. Kentucky | $136,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $66.16 ($137,600 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $137,600 against $140,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Missouri rank for pharmacist pay?
Missouri ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays pharmacists the most?
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, with a median of $141,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.