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

Pharmacist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$133,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.05/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
3,050
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$153,221 #13 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Mississippi, explained

Pharmacists in Mississippi earn a median of $133,230 per year ($64.05 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $97,260, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $158,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $133,230 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $133,230 is worth about $153,221 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #13 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$97,260
$46.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,230
$64.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,230
$76.07/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $133,230 $153,221
Arkansas $136,060 $156,504 −$2,830
Alabama $134,630 $151,571 −$1,400
Tennessee $133,390 $145,194 −$160
Louisiana $132,410 $150,113 +$820

Pharmacist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Mississippi?

Pharmacists in Mississippi earn a median of $133,230 per year ($64.05 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay pharmacists well?

At $133,230, Mississippi pays 5% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 3,050 work in the state.

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