Pharmacists Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $135,730 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.26
10th percentile $119,900
90th percentile $163,770
Employed locally 340
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $119,900
    25th
    $132,480
    50th (median)
    $135,730
    75th
    $156,800
    90th
    $163,770

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,250
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,040
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,030
    Nurse Practitioners$116,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Central Missouri is $65.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.03 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Central Missouri is 1.3% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $119,900 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,480.