Pharmacist salary in Arkansas
Pharmacists in Arkansas earn a median of $64.54 per hour, about $134,230 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $61.25 and $71.39 per hour. The highest median among Arkansas metro areas is in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, at $66.78 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $64.54median pay per hour
- $134,230median pay per year
- 3,100pharmacists employed in Arkansas
- #38of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Arkansas: percentiles
| Level | Arkansas per hour | Arkansas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.62 | $101,130 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $61.25 | $127,400 | $61.18 |
| Median | $64.54 | $134,230 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $71.39 | $148,490 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $76.91 | $159,970 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Arkansas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $66.78 | $138,910 | 500 | 3% above | $73.10 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $66.06 | $137,400 | 190 | 2% above | $76.92 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $64.61 | $134,380 | 1,050 | in line with | $72.30 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $63.16 | $131,380 | 200 | 2% below | $73.54 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $62.64 | $130,290 | 110 | 3% below | $73.07 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Arkansas?
The median is $64.54 per hour, about $134,230 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $48.62 and the top 10% earn over $76.91 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Arkansas city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Arkansas metro areas, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR has the highest median at $66.78 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Arkansas rank for pharmacist pay?
Arkansas ranks 38th of 50 states by median pharmacist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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