Pharmacists Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $132,140 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.53
10th percentile $50,610
90th percentile $160,520
Employed locally 230
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,610
    25th
    $119,400
    50th (median)
    $132,140
    75th
    $146,710
    90th
    $160,520

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 186% Median Pharmacists salary is 86% 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
    Bozeman, MT $151,690
    Helena, MT $139,910
    Billings, MT $137,230
    Great Falls, MT $134,990
    Binghamton, NY $133,840
    Sumter, SC $131,940

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,190
    Physical Therapists$82,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,550
    Dental Hygienists$95,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Missoula, MT is $63.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.82 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Missoula, MT is 3.9% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $50,610 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,400.