Pharmacist Salary in Kansas City, MO
Pharmacists in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area earn a median $139,460 a year — 1% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $100,970 take-home, or $8,414 a month.
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- Federal income tax$22,204
- Social Security (6.2%)$8,647
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,022
- Missouri income tax$5,617
- Take-home pay$100,970
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 4.70% state
Living in Kansas City, MO? City residents also pay Kansas City, MO’s Earnings Tax — about $1,395 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $99,575 ($8,298 a month). Choose “Kansas City, MO” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The Kansas City, MO-KS metro spans Missouri, Kansas. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Pharmacist pay by experience in Kansas City, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $85,500 | $41.11 | $65,898 | $5,492 |
| 25th percentile | $130,620 | $62.80 | $95,343 | $7,945 |
| Median (50th) | $139,460 | $67.05 | $100,970 | $8,414 |
| 75th percentile | $162,600 | $78.17 | $115,698 | $9,642 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $172,430 | $82.90 | $121,955 | $10,163 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $139,460 buys in Kansas City, MO
Prices in Kansas City, MO are 7.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 13% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median pharmacist's $100,970 take-home pay has the buying power of $109,106 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Pharmacist jobs are about as common in Kansas City, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.16).
Best-paying cities for pharmacists, adjusted for cost of living
Kansas City, MO ranks #5 of 29 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte, NC | $150,580 | $108,688 | $111,649 |
| 2 | Cleveland, OH | $140,690 | $104,341 | $111,092 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $162,870 | $122,588 | $110,307 |
| 4 | Nashville, TN | $137,590 | $105,309 | $109,312 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $139,460 | $100,970 | $109,106 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $140,200 | $104,020 | $109,069 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $140,470 | $107,277 | $108,768 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $157,890 | $112,945 | $106,772 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 29 metros →
About the job: pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.2% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Pharmacist salaries elsewhere in Missouri
- St. Louis, MO — $138,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pharmacist salary in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $139,460 a year, or about $67.05 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $130,620 and $162,600.
What is a pharmacist’s take-home pay in Kansas City, MO?
On the median $139,460 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $100,970 a year ($8,414 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $5,617 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is Kansas City, MO a good place to work as a pharmacist?
Pay here is 1% below the national median of $140,910. Local prices are 7.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $109,106 would in a typical U.S. city. Kansas City, MO ranks #5 of 29 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a pharmacist afford rent in Kansas City, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Kansas City, MO is $1,193 a month ($1,355 for two bedrooms) — 14% of a median pharmacist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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- Registered Nurse — $83,040
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- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $59,230
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