MS · Jackson · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Jackson, MS

Pay for pharmacists in the Jackson area centers on $63.35 per hour, or about $131,780 a year. The lower quarter earns under $57.25 and the upper quarter over $65.94. That ranks 300th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 148th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Jackson. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Jackson.

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4 more open roles from employers in Jackson. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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NICU Pharmacist

The University of Mississippi Medical Center · Jackson, MS

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  • Req R00053476
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Pharmacist pay in Jackson, MS

The metro median is in line with the Mississippi statewide median of $63.66 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 840 pharmacists employed in the Jackson metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.96$64,40053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$57.25$119,08013% below U.S. median
Median$63.35$131,7804% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$65.94$137,160in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$74.32$154,59012% above U.S. median

How Jackson ranks

  • 300th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 148th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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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What your pay buys in Jackson

  • Overall prices in Jackson run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 64.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.35 median hour buys what $71.14 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Jackson paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,281
  • Per year: $114,030
  • Per month: $9,502

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jackson

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).

Open Pharmacist roles in Mississippi

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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Oncology Pharmacist

North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi

$117k–$176k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req JR100336
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

STAFF PHARMACIST I

North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi

$111k–$167k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 000GJG
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Hospitals in Jackson

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Jackson, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Va Medical Center (Jackson)
Jackson, MS
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Merit Health Central
Jackson, MS
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
Jackson, MS
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
Jackson, MS
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
University Of Mississippi Med Center
Jackson, MS
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr
Jackson, MS
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Jackson
Jackson, MS
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
Gulfport, MS147 mi$65.57/hr74,621
New Orleans, LA157 mi$61.66/hr362,701
Kenner, LA159 mi$61.66/hr64,650
Mobile, AL168 mi$63.79/hr201,367
Tuscaloosa, AL168 mi$62.93/hr114,288
Southaven, MS183 mi$64.54/hr57,493

Pharmacist jobs in Mississippi · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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.

Mississippi state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jackson

Jackson city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Jackson, MS?

Pharmacists in the Jackson metro area have a median pay of $63.35 per hour, about $131,780 a year. The middle half earn between $57.25 and $65.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jackson ranks 148th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 300th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Jackson?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Jackson, led by G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Va Medical Center (Jackson). Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Jackson 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 Jackson?

The federal per diem benchmark in Jackson 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 Jackson?

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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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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. Oncology PharmacistPermanent
    $117k–$176k/ year
    North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi · posted 2 days ago
  2. STAFF PHARMACIST IPermanent
    $111k–$167k/ year
    North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi · posted 10 days ago

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