AR · Conway · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Conway, AR

Pharmacists in the Conway area earn a median of $64.61 per hour, about $134,380 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $60.77 and $69.42. That ranks 216th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 106th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Conway and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Conway.

Open Pharmacist roles near Conway

Roles in other cities of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area.

Per diemPosted 27 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR

$55.86–$83.09/ hour
  • Per diem
  • Req 100825306832
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Pharmacist pay in Conway, AR

The metro median is in line with the Arkansas statewide median of $64.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,050 pharmacists employed in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$42.73$88,88035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.77$126,4008% below U.S. median
Median$64.61$134,3802% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$69.42$144,3905% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.72$157,50015% above U.S. median

How Conway ranks

  • 216th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 106th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Conway

  • Overall prices in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.61 median hour buys what $72.30 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Conway paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,326
  • Per year: $116,298
  • Per month: $9,692

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Conway

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Conway

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Conway, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway
Conway, AR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc
Conway, AR
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Conway Behavioral Health
Conway, AR
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Little Rock, AR24 mi$64.61/hr64,498
Little Rock, AR25 mi$64.61/hr204,774
Fort Smith, AR109 mi$63.16/hr90,507
Jonesboro, AR113 mi$66.06/hr82,384
Fayetteville, AR118 mi$66.78/hr103,134
Springdale, AR122 mi$66.78/hr89,368

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Pharmacist salary in Arkansas

License and tax basics in Arkansas

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arkansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arkansas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Conway

Conway city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Conway, AR?

Pharmacists in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metro area have a median pay of $64.61 per hour, about $134,380 a year. The middle half earn between $60.77 and $69.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Conway a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ranks 106th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 216th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Conway?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Conway.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Conway as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arkansas requires for your role with the Arkansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Conway?

The federal per diem benchmark in Conway is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthHot Springs, AR · 2 postings$69.47/ hr$56–$83
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Texarkana, AR · 1 wage offer$68.00/ hr$68–$68
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.North Little Rock, AR · 1 wage offer$67.00/ hr$67–$67

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$54Median$72.98High$95

332 Pharmacist postings with published pay in the US, 282 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Pharmacist roles

  1. Clinical PharmacistPer diem
    $55.86–$83.09/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR · posted 14 days ago
  2. Clinical PharmacistPer diem
    $55.86–$83.09/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Little Rock, AR · posted 27 days ago

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