verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacist Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$136,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.41/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
2,900
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$156,504 #9 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Arkansas, explained

Pharmacists in Arkansas earn a median of $136,060 per year ($65.41 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $105,560, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $164,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $136,060 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $136,060 is worth about $156,504 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #9 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$105,560
$50.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$136,060
$65.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$164,940
$79.30/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $136,060 $156,504
Texas $138,260 $142,452 −$2,200
Missouri $137,610 $151,524 −$1,550
Oklahoma $135,140 $153,843 +$920
Tennessee $133,390 $145,194 +$2,670
Mississippi $133,230 $153,221 +$2,830
Louisiana $132,410 $150,113 +$3,650

Pharmacist in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Arkansas?

Pharmacists in Arkansas earn a median of $136,060 per year ($65.41 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay pharmacists well?

At $136,060, Arkansas pays 3% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 2,900 work in the state.

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