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Pharmacist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$66.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,792/year ($8,316/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $107,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $137,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $158,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,740 Pharmacist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Pharmacist salary of $137,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $99,792 — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
| Gross (median) | $137,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,760 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,527 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$5,530 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,792 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,316 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Missouri?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Missouri is $137,610 per year ($66.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,920 and $158,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $137,610, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $99,792 per year ($8,316 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.5%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 6,740 Pharmacist jobs in Missouri in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Missouri state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Missouri.