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Pharmacist Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$63.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,171/year ($8,181/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $100,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $145,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,610 Pharmacist jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Pharmacist salary of $132,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $98,171 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $132,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,129 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$3,597 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,171 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,181 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Louisiana?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Louisiana is $132,410 per year ($63.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,630 and $145,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $132,410, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $98,171 per year ($8,181 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 5,610 Pharmacist jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.