How much does a Pharmacist make in Arkansas?

BLS puts the average Pharmacist pay in Arkansas at $135,780 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Arkansas, after federal taxes, FICA, and Arkansas state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $99,248 annually ($8,271/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Arkansas?

On a $135,780 salary in Arkansas, your take-home pay is approximately $99,248/year or $8,271/month. Federal tax: $21,321. State tax: $4,824. FICA: $10,387.

Is $135,780 a good Pharmacist salary?

$135,780 is the BLS average Pharmacist pay in Arkansas, 4% below the US average of $140,920 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Arkansas earn between $130,260 and $154,540.

How do Arkansas taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Arkansas levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $135,780 is $4,824. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

In Arkansas, the top 10% earn over $164,940 and the bottom 10% under $105,560 (BLS, May 2025). 3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist in Arkansas reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pharmacist Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Average Pharmacist pay in Arkansas

$135,780/year

≈ $65/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $130,260–$154,540

US average: $140,920

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$99,248/year

$8,271/month · effective tax rate 26.91%

Federal $21,321
State $4,824
FICA $10,387
Take-home

Pay by role in Arkansas

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist / Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy ManagerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$154,540–$164,940
Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)BLS · middle 50%$130,260–$154,540
New Graduate PharmacistBLS · 10th–25th percentile$105,560–$130,260

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$99,248
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,271
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,817
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$21,321
State Tax	$4,824
FICA Taxes	$10,387
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.91%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Arkansas's pharmacist market is anchored by UAMS Medical Center Pharmacy Little Rock (the only AR academic medical center pharmacy + UAMS Cancer Institute oncology pharmacy + UAMS inpatient + outpatient + specialty pharmacy), Arkansas Children's Hospital Pharmacy Little Rock, Baptist Health System Pharmacy Little Rock + Baptist Health Cancer Center, CHI St. Vincent Pharmacy Little Rock, Mercy Health NW Arkansas Pharmacy Rogers + Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, the substantial AR retail pharmacy chain presence (Walmart Pharmacy ~4,600 stores nationwide + ~150 AR Walmart Pharmacy locations + Sam Club Pharmacy + Walgreens + CVS + Kroger + Harps + Sav-on AR), plus UAMS College of Pharmacy Little Rock (the only AR public PharmD-granting institution) + Harding University College of Pharmacy Searcy (the only AR private PharmD-granting institution) producing ~190 PharmDs annually combined.

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist / Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy Manager

$154,540–$164,940

Clinical pharm at UAMS + AR Children + Baptist + Mercy NW AR · BCPS + BCCCP credential premium

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Arkansas · 75th–90th percentile

Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)

$130,260–$154,540

Functional staff pharmacist · transitioning to clinical specialist + management track

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Arkansas · middle 50%

New Graduate Pharmacist

$105,560–$130,260

UAMS College of Pharmacy + Harding College of Pharmacy · AR two PharmD pipeline · entry band

Source: BLS May 2025 · Pharmacists · Arkansas · 10th–25th percentile

Worth knowing: Walmart Pharmacy Bentonville is the country's largest US single retail pharmacy network HQ'd organization and a feature most national pharmacist compensation surveys understate for AR. Walmart Pharmacy (the substantial Walmart-internal pharmacy organization within Walmart Health operating ~4,600 US Walmart store-based pharmacies + ~600 Sam Club store-based pharmacies + the substantial Walmart Specialty Pharmacy Bentonville + Walmart Health Centers + the substantial Walmart Mail-Order Pharmacy + the substantial Walmart-PharmacyChecker + the substantial Walmart Pharmacy partnerships with PBMs + payer relationships + the substantial Walmart Pharmacy Connect retail media network) operates the country's largest US single-chain retail pharmacy network. Senior Walmart Pharmacy Specialty pharmacists clear $132-172K+. UAMS College of Pharmacy Little Rock (founded 1951 + the only AR public PharmD-granting institution + ~100 PharmDs annually + the only AR R1 PharmD-granting institution + the substantial UAMS COP partnership with UAMS Medical Center + Arkansas Children + Baptist Health + UAMS Research Institute) operates substantial in-house clinical + research + experiential pharmacy education. Harding University College of Pharmacy Searcy (founded 2008 + the only AR private PharmD-granting institution + ~90 PharmDs annually + the second of two AR PharmD-granting institutions) operates substantial in-house Christian-affiliated pharmacy education with substantial AR rural + Delta + community pharmacy placement programs. Senior AR clinical pharmacists at UAMS + AR Children + Baptist + CHI St Vincent + Mercy NW AR clear $125-152K. Senior AR PIC pharmacy managers at Walmart Pharmacy + Walgreens + CVS + Kroger + Harps clear $128-158K with substantial AR pharmacy continuity + emergency response premiums + AR rural HPSA + critical access pharmacy bonus availability. AR progressive 2-4.4% top rate phasing 3.9% by 2026 + AR RTW since 1947 + AR property tax ~0.61% + no state estate tax + lower NW Arkansas + Little Rock + Searcy cost of living anchor the AR pharmacist proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Pharmacists in Arkansas and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Arkansas 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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