Pharmacist Salary in Arkansas: $117K Median

The average Pharmacist salary in Arkansas is $116,858 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $89,250 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $140,250 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Pharmacists in Arkansas earn approximately 15% less than the US national median ($137,480 nationally vs $116,858 in Arkansas). Arkansas's cost-of-living index of 87 amplifies the real purchasing power.

Yes — Pharmacist salaries in Arkansas grew approximately 560.0% year-over-year, from $17,706 in 2025 to $116,858 in 2026. This reflects the broader Healthcare sector's wage growth, driven by Clinical pharmacy and Specialty drugs demand.

Arkansas has no major metros in our database — fallback to the closest tracked city for detailed breakdowns.

Pharmacist employment relatively stable. Clinical pharmacist roles growing fastest as retail consolidates. Arkansas's top industries include Retail (Walmart HQ), Logistics (J.B. Hunt), Agriculture, and the state's unemployment rate is 3.5% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Arkansas has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $116,858, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Clinical pharmacy, Specialty drugs, MTM, Telepharmacy, PharmGenomics. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Arkansas employers.

Given the current shortage in this specialty and my certifications, I'm looking for $X base plus shift differential and a sign-on bonus. What flexibility do you have on those line items? Beyond base, negotiate: Sign-on bonus ($10K-$30K, often $50K+ for hard-to-fill roles), Tuition reimbursement and certification stipends, Loan repayment programs (especially federal/HRSA-eligible), Shift differentials (nights +15%, weekends +10%). Walk-away anchor for Arkansas: $106,235.