Pharmacists Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $134,540 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.68
10th percentile $112,590
90th percentile $167,240
Employed locally 260
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $112,590
    25th
    $128,290
    50th (median)
    $134,540
    75th
    $156,120
    90th
    $167,240

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 194% Median Pharmacists salary is 94% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    Modesto, CA $166,760
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $151,330
    Kokomo, IN $142,480

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,370
    Family Medicine Physicians $67,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,140
    Psychiatric Technicians $41,650
    Nurse Practitioners $109,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Columbia, MO is $64.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.32 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Columbia, MO is 2.1% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $112,590 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,290.