Pharmacist salary in Mississippi
What pharmacists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$133,230$64.05 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$127,080 – $147,820Top 10%: $158,230+
Jobs3,0501.27× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Mississippi 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 |
| Jackson, MS | $132,080 | $63.50 | 860 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $133,130 | $64.01 | 550 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $137,940 | $66.32 | 470 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $132,670 | $63.78 | 320 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $131,810 | $63.37 | 220 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $131,870 | $63.40 | 190 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $128,980 | $62.01 | 170 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Pharmacist pay in similar states
South Carolina · $135,700 Oklahoma · $135,140 Alabama · $134,630 West Virginia · $133,430 Tennessee · $133,390 Louisiana · $132,410
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510 Medical Records Specialists · $41,500
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Mississippi?
Pharmacists in Mississippi earned a median of $133,230 a year ($64.05 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $127,080 to $147,820.
Where in Mississippi do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS at $137,940.
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.