Pharmacist Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Pharmacists?

Kansas City is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Pharmacist jobs, paying up to $36/hr. This is 104% lower than the average pay for Pharmacist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, and Lee's Summit, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Pharmacist Salary

$59.72/hour

The average salary for a Pharmacist in Kansas City, MO is $59.72 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Missouri average of $61.86.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Pharmacist salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$59.72/hour

Kansas City, MO

47% higher than the US average.

$61.86/hour

Missouri

49% higher than the US average.

$31.69/hour

United States

How Pharmacist Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$25/hour

This is 16% lower than the Kansas City average of $29.20.

Houston, Texas

$54/hour

This is 46% higher than the Kansas City average of $29.20.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Pharmacists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri	$29	$36
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$27	$100

What are the highest paying Agencies for Pharmacist jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Children's Mercy	$67	$67

Last updated on February 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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