Pharmacists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $127,930 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $61.51
10th percentile $78,220
90th percentile $158,990
Employed locally 110
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,220
    25th
    $114,590
    50th (median)
    $127,930
    75th
    $148,990
    90th
    $158,990

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 177% Median Pharmacists salary is 77% 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 Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,050
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,360
    Nurse Practitioners$124,850
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Jefferson City, MO is $61.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.21 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Jefferson City, MO is 6.9% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $78,220 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,590.