salary$138,530 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$111,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,840per year
Jobs in the area2,910people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford St. Louis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 11.2% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $138,530 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $111,110 and $166,840.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 11.2% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.