How much does a Pharmacist make in Mississippi?

BLS puts the average Pharmacist pay in Mississippi at $130,320 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Mississippi, after federal taxes, FICA, and Mississippi state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $95,859 annually ($7,988/month).

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

On a $130,320 salary in Mississippi, your take-home pay is approximately $95,859/year or $7,988/month. Federal tax: $20,011. State tax: $4,481. FICA: $9,969.

Is $130,320 a good Pharmacist salary?

$130,320 is the BLS average Pharmacist pay in Mississippi, 8% below the US average of $140,920 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Mississippi earn between $127,080 and $147,820.

How do Mississippi taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Mississippi levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,320 is $4,481. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

In Mississippi, the top 10% earn over $158,230 and the bottom 10% under $97,260 (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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi (2026)

Average Pharmacist pay in Mississippi

$130,320/year

≈ $63/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $127,080–$147,820

US average: $140,920

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$95,859/year

$7,988/month · effective tax rate 26.44%

Federal $20,011
State $4,481
FICA $9,969
Take-home

Pay by role in Mississippi

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist / Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy ManagerBLS · 75th–90th percentile$147,820–$158,230
Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)BLS · middle 50%$127,080–$147,820
New Graduate PharmacistBLS · 10th–25th percentile$97,260–$127,080
Director of PharmacyBLS · 75th–90th percentile$126,000–$166,640

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$95,859
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,988
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,687
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$46/hr
Federal Tax	$20,011
State Tax	$4,481
FICA Taxes	$9,969
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.44%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Mississippi's pharmacist market is anchored by UMMC University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson pharmacy services (the only MS academic medical center + UMMC inpatient + outpatient + specialty pharmacy), North Mississippi Health Services Tupelo pharmacy, Memorial Hospital at Gulfport + Singing River Pascagoula MS Coast pharmacy, Forrest General Hospital Hattiesburg, Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Jackson, plus the substantial MS retail pharmacy chain presence (Walgreens + CVS + Walmart Pharmacy + Albertsons + Kroger + Sav-Mor + The Medicine Shoppe + Costco Pharmacy + Brookshire Brothers) + UMMC School of Pharmacy Jackson (only MS PharmD-granting institution + the substantial UMMC Pharmacy partnership with Ole Miss School of Pharmacy Oxford research collaboration + ~125 PharmDs annually).

Senior / Specialist Pharmacist / Clinical Specialist / Pharmacy Manager

$147,820–$158,230

Clinical pharm at UMMC + North MS Health + Memorial · BCPS + BCCCP credential premium

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

Staff Pharmacist (hospital, retail, specialty)

$127,080–$147,820

Functional staff pharmacist · transitioning to clinical specialist + management track

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

New Graduate Pharmacist

$97,260–$127,080

UMMC School of Pharmacy + Ole Miss Pharmacy + out-of-state PharmD · entry band

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

Director of Pharmacy

$126,000–$166,640

Director of pharmacy at MS tertiary hospitals · clinical + operational leadership

Source: BLS May 2025 · Medical and Health Services Managers · Mississippi · 75th–90th percentile

Worth knowing: The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Oxford is one of the country's most distinctive US pharmacy schools and a feature most national pharmacist surveys understate for MS. University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy (founded 1908 at Oxford as part of Ole Miss + ~125 PharmDs annually + the only MS PharmD-granting institution + the country's earliest US pharmacy schools at a public flagship research university + the substantial Ole Miss Pharmacy research collaboration with UMMC Jackson clinical pharmacy programs + the National Center for Natural Products Research at Ole Miss conducting NIH-funded research on natural products + the country's substantial Ole Miss Pharmacy Practice Residency Program at UMMC + UMMC Children's of Mississippi + Memorial Gulfport) operates substantial in-house clinical + research + experiential pharmacy education. Note that UMMC Jackson does NOT operate an independent PharmD program — UMMC + Ole Miss Pharmacy operate a collaborative model where Ole Miss Pharmacy faculty + students rotate through UMMC clinical sites. Senior MS clinical pharmacists at UMMC + North MS Health + Memorial + Singing River + Forrest General clear $125-152K. Senior MS PIC pharmacy managers at Walgreens + CVS + Walmart + Kroger + Sav-Mor clear $128-158K with substantial MS hurricane-season pharmacy continuity + emergency response premiums + MS rural HPSA + critical access pharmacy bonus availability. MS flat 4.0% by 2026 (post-2022 HB 531 + 2025 HB 1 Build Up Mississippi Act phasing to 0% by 2037) + MS personal exemption $6,000 single + no state estate tax + MS RTW since 1954 + MS retirement income FULL EXEMPTION at any age + lower JAN + GPT + BIX + TUP + OXF cost of living anchor the MS pharmacist proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Pharmacists in Mississippi and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Mississippi 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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