salary$132,080 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,480per year
Jobs in the area860people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 11.6% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Jackson, MS area is $132,080 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $103,370 and $158,480.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 11.6% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.