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Pharmacist Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$64.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,000/year ($8,083/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $97,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $158,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,050 Pharmacist jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Pharmacist salary of $133,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,000 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,709 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,192 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$5,329 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,000 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,083 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Mississippi?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Mississippi is $133,230 per year ($64.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,080 and $147,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $133,230, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $97,000 per year ($8,083 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,050 Pharmacist jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.