Pharmacists Salary in Arkansas

Pharmacists in Arkansas earn the most in Hot Springs (average $137,570 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($134,020), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the pharmacists average at $135,780 and the median at $136,060 for 2,900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $140,920.

Pharmacists average salary by city in Arkansas

Hot Springs$137,570
Fort Smith$136,970
Fayetteville$136,650
Jonesboro$135,460
Little Rock$134,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hot Springs	$137,570	$135,200	$126,940	$100,405	86
Fort Smith	$136,970	$133,520	$128,420	$100,017	86
Fayetteville	$136,650	$138,770	$130,270	$99,810	91
Jonesboro	$135,460	$133,520	$130,210	$99,041	86
Little Rock	$134,020	$136,700	$132,660	$98,111	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Pharmacists salary in other states

Pharmacists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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