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Pharmacists average salary by city in Missouri
- Cape Girardeau$144,480
- Kansas City$140,370
- St. Louis$139,170
- Columbia$138,450
- Springfield$134,030
- Jefferson City$133,750
- St. Joseph$131,290
- Joplin$126,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $144,480 | $141,250 | $131,060 | $104,165 | 86 |
| Kansas City | $140,370 | $139,460 | $130,620 | $100,145 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $139,170 | $138,530 | $129,760 | $99,393 | 95 |
| Columbia | $138,450 | $139,430 | $132,540 | $100,327 | 89 |
| Springfield | $134,030 | $134,990 | $128,580 | $97,513 | 89 |
| Jefferson City | $133,750 | $130,190 | $124,400 | $97,335 | 88 |
| St. Joseph | $131,290 | $131,720 | $125,080 | $95,769 | 86 |
| Joplin | $126,360 | $127,710 | $120,470 | $92,631 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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