salary$139,460 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$85,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$172,430per year
Jobs in the area2,640people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Kansas City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 13.2% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $139,460 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $85,500 and $172,430.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 13.2% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.