Pharmacists pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for pharmacists is $64.05 an hour ($133,230 a year). About 3,050 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Mississippi ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.76 | $97,260 |
| 25% of workers | $61.10 | $127,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.05 | $133,230 |
| 75% of workers | $71.07 | $147,820 |
| 90% of workers | $76.07 | $158,230 |
Pharmacists pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $137,940 | 470 |
| Jackson | $132,080 | 860 |
| Hattiesburg | $128,980 | 170 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,090 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,730 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,040 |
| Paramedics | $54,630 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $235,630 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,990 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $78,130 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $63,270 |
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