Pharmacists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $134,380 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.61
10th percentile $88,880
90th percentile $157,490
Employed locally 1,050
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,880
    25th
    $126,400
    50th (median)
    $134,380
    75th
    $144,390
    90th
    $157,490

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 206% Median Pharmacists salary is 106% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,910
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $167,040
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $165,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $165,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $163,860

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,410
    Physicians, All Other $74,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,820
    Nurse Practitioners $113,660
    Physical Therapists $94,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Little Rock, AR is $64.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.08 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Little Rock, AR is 2.3% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $88,880 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,400.