Pharmacists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $135,790 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $65.28
10th percentile $51,040
90th percentile $162,740
Employed locally 590
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,040
    25th
    $120,810
    50th (median)
    $135,790
    75th
    $145,920
    90th
    $162,740

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 197% Median Pharmacists salary is 97% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $167,100
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $159,030
    Kansas City, MO-KS $138,400
    Manhattan, KS $134,950
    Jackson, TN $134,920
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $134,020

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Wichita, KS is $65.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.78 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Wichita, KS is 1.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $51,040 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,810.