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Pharmacist Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$110,183/ year

Median Pharmacist in Wichita, KS

$70,782
10th
$86,320
25th
$110,183
Median
$131,971
75th
$161,005
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$110,183
Total compensation (est.)
$126,710
Bonus range
$5,200 – $19,080
Mean salary
$116,794

How This Compares

Wichita, KS median
$110,183
Kansas median
$135,405-18.6%
National median
$132,750-17.0%

Cost of living in Wichita is 0% below the national average. Salary of $110,183 here is equivalent to $110,183 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$79,332-28.0%
3-5 years
$100,267-9.0%
6-10 years
$123,405+12.0%
10+ years
$152,053+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$96,961-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$110,183
Enterprise (5,000+)
$130,016+18.0%

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Pharmacist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Overland Park, KS$132,750/yr
Kansas City, KS$132,750/yr
Topeka, KS$132,750/yr

Related Jobs in Wichita

Registered Nurse$67,413/yr
Nurse Practitioner$103,484/yr
Physician Assistant$104,588/yr
Physical Therapist$81,108/yr
Occupational Therapist$77,339/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$53/hr
Monthly gross$9,182/mo
25th percentile$86,320/yr
75th percentile$131,971/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Kansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.8%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pharmacist salary in Wichita?

The median Pharmacist salary in Wichita is $110,183 per year, with a range from $86,320 at the 25th percentile to $131,971 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Pharmacist pay in Wichita compare to the national average?

Pharmacist salaries in Wichita are 17% below the national median of $132,750. After adjusting for Wichita's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $110,183 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Pharmacist salaries in Wichita?

In Wichita, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Pharmacist roles start around $70,782, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $161,005 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Wichita a good place for Pharmacist jobs?

Wichita offers a Pharmacist median of $110,183, which is 17% below the US median of $132,750. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Wichita is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Pharmacist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Pharmacist in Wichita is $131,971, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.