Pharmacist salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$138,530/year
about $66.60 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $129,760 – $159,630
Half of pharmacists in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $138,530 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #21 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $111,110 | $53.42 |
| 25th | $129,760 | $62.38 |
| Median (50th) | $138,530 | $66.60 |
| 75th | $159,630 | $76.75 |
| 90th (top earners) | $166,840 | $80.21 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $129,760 ($62.38/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $129,760 to $159,630 ($62.38 to $76.75/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $159,630 ($76.75/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.