Pharmacist salary in Arkansas
What pharmacists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$136,060$65.41 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$130,260 – $154,540Top 10%: $164,940+
Jobs2,9001.07× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $134,220 | $64.53 | 1,460 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $136,700 | $65.72 | 1,020 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $138,770 | $66.72 | 460 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $132,240 | $63.58 | 340 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $136,240 | $65.50 | 220 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $136,750 | $65.74 | 190 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $133,520 | $64.19 | 170 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $133,520 | $64.19 | 160 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $133,050 | $63.97 | 150 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $132,530 | $63.72 | 120 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $135,200 | $65.00 | 100 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Ohio · $137,020 Kentucky · $136,530 Vermont · $136,270 Florida · $135,970 South Carolina · $135,700 Oklahoma · $135,140
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Physical Therapists · $99,010 Speech-Language Pathologists · $83,580
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Arkansas?
Pharmacists in Arkansas earned a median of $136,060 a year ($65.41 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $130,260 to $154,540.
Where in Arkansas do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR at $138,770.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.