Pharmacy Technicians pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $18.60 an hour ($38,680 a year). About 4,560 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). Arkansas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.06 | $33,400 |
| 25% of workers | $17.60 | $36,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.60 | $38,680 |
| 75% of workers | $21.86 | $45,470 |
| 90% of workers | $23.38 | $48,620 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $44,320 | 810 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $38,860 | 1,370 |
| Fort Smith | $38,770 | 310 |
| Jonesboro | $38,240 | 260 |
| Hot Springs | $37,960 | 160 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $34,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $56,620 |
| Medical Assistants | $37,760 |
| Pharmacists | $136,060 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,400 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,450 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $42,880 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $49,670 |
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