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Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy - Variable - PRN
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport · Gulfport, MS
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Pharmacist jobs in Gulfport, MS
Pay for pharmacists in the Gulfport area centers on $65.57 per hour, or about $136,380 a year. The lower quarter earns under $63.50 and the upper quarter over $74.67. That ranks 163rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 84th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport. The free report below lists employers near Gulfport and what they pay.
- $65.57median pay per hour, Gulfport
- $64–$75typical range per hour
- 400pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Pharmacist roles in Gulfport
3 more open roles from employers in Gulfport. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy - Days - PRN
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport · Gulfport, MS
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Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Days - FT
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport · Gulfport, MS
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Pharmacist pay in Gulfport, MS
The metro median is 3% above the Mississippi statewide median of $63.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 400 pharmacists employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $52.43 | $109,050 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $63.50 | $132,080 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.57 | $136,380 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.67 | $155,310 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.53 | $159,180 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Gulfport ranks
- 163rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Mississippi 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.
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- Overall prices in Gulfport-Biloxi run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 67.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.57 median hour buys what $72.85 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Gulfport paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,361
- Per year: $118,026
- Per month: $9,835
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gulfport
| Item | Federal 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).
Open Pharmacist roles in Mississippi
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Gulfport as they open.
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Oncology Pharmacist
North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi
$117k–$176k/ year
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STAFF PHARMACIST I
North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi
$111k–$167k/ year
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Hospitals in Gulfport
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital At Gulfport Gulfport, MS | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Singing River Gulfport Gulfport, MS | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 58 mi | $61.66/hr | 362,701 |
| Mobile, AL | 60 mi | $63.79/hr | 201,367 |
| Kenner, LA | 76 mi | $61.66/hr | 64,650 |
| Pensacola, FL | 112 mi | $67.49/hr | 53,898 |
| Jackson, MS | 147 mi | $63.35/hr | 141,449 |
| Montgomery, AL | 212 mi | $64.01/hr | 195,818 |
License and tax basics in Mississippi
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Mississippi taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Gulfport
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Gulfport, MS?
Pharmacists in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $65.57 per hour, about $136,380 a year. The middle half earn between $63.50 and $74.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gulfport a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?
Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 84th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacists work in Gulfport?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, led by Memorial Hospital At Gulfport. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Gulfport as a pharmacist?
PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Gulfport?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gulfport 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.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Gulfport?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- North Mississippi Health ServicesMississippi · 2 postings$68.66/ hr$54–$84
- Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 3 postings$99.69/ hr$78–$109
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 3 postings$98.56/ hr$71–$118
- Sharp HealthcareLa Mesa, CA · 6 postings$93.07/ hr$80–$114
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3Open now: 2 Pharmacist roles
- Oncology PharmacistPermanent$117k–$176k/ year
- STAFF PHARMACIST IPermanent$111k–$167k/ year
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