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Pharmacist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$65.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $99,140/year ($8,262/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $105,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $154,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,900 Pharmacist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Pharmacist salary of $136,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $99,140 — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
| Gross (median) | $136,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,388 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,409 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$5,123 |
| Take-home (annual) | $99,140 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,262 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Arkansas?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Arkansas is $136,060 per year ($65.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,260 and $154,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $136,060, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $99,140 per year ($8,262 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,900 Pharmacist jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.