Pharmacists Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $142,130 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $68.33
10th percentile $83,090
90th percentile $161,230
Employed locally 140
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,090
    25th
    $129,850
    50th (median)
    $142,130
    75th
    $153,860
    90th
    $161,230

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230
    Veterinarians $126,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Southwest Missouri is $68.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.19 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Southwest Missouri is 3.4% above 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $83,090 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,850.