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Pharmacist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$137,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.25/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
3,500
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$152,996 #15 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Kansas, explained

Pharmacists in Kansas earn a median of $137,800 per year ($66.25 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $78,770, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $169,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $137,800 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $137,800 is worth about $152,996 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #15 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,770
$37.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,800
$66.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$169,310
$81.40/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $137,800 $152,996
Colorado $156,030 $151,409 −$18,230
Nebraska $139,330 $154,634 −$1,530
Missouri $137,610 $151,524 +$190
Oklahoma $135,140 $153,843 +$2,660

Pharmacist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Kansas?

Pharmacists in Kansas earn a median of $137,800 per year ($66.25 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Kansas pay pharmacists well?

At $137,800, Kansas pays 2% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 3,500 work in the state.

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