How much does a pharmacist make in St. Louis?
$138,500a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $66.60 an hour or $11,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.60
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 208 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 2,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $111,100Median: $138,500Highest 10%: $166,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $111,100 | $53.42 | |
| 25th | $129,800 | $62.38 | |
| Median | $138,500 | $66.60 | |
| 75th | $159,600 | $76.75 | |
| 90th | $166,800 | $80.21 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $141,300 |
| Kansas City, MO | $139,500 |
| Columbia, MO | $139,400 |
| Springfield, MO | $135,000 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $131,700 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $130,200 |
| Joplin, MO | $127,700 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Physician Assistant | $136,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $66.60 ($138,500 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $138,500 against $140,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $137,600, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for pharmacist pay?
208 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $111,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,800 or more.
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.