Pharmacists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Pharmacists in Missouri earn a median salary of $134,816 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.9% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 8,340 pharmacists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $127,930 to $142,130 depending on location.
$134,816
Avg median salary in Missouri
$142,130
Highest paying metro
$127,930
Lowest paying metro
8,340
Employed in Missouri
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Pharmacists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Missouri | $142,130 | $129,850 | $153,860 | 140 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $138,400 | $127,700 | $161,680 | 2,800 |
| Springfield, MO | $137,810 | $126,870 | $150,750 | 680 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $137,730 | $128,210 | $159,800 | 2,980 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $135,870 | $128,370 | $162,990 | 110 |
| Central Missouri | $135,730 | $132,480 | $156,800 | 340 |
| Southeast Missouri | $135,350 | $127,080 | $154,960 | 360 |
| Columbia, MO | $134,540 | $128,290 | $156,120 | 260 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $132,430 | $127,820 | $155,150 | 110 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $131,120 | $123,120 | $152,450 | 180 |
| North Missouri | $128,750 | $107,870 | $155,270 | 270 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $127,930 | $114,590 | $148,990 | 110 |